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Recipe for Catching a Cold
Although we refer to “catching” a cold, the truth is that we are surrounded by viruses all the time. Whether or not the viruses take hold in our bodies depends on two major factors: How virulent (“strong”) the virus is How weakened our immune system is The following...
How to Wake Up Without Coffee: 3 Essential Oils to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
You can use essential oils instead of caffeine to boost energy and increase concentration.
Five Essential Oils for Peaceful Sleep
Over one-third of the people who visit a doctor’s office have sleep issues, yet they rarely mention these problems, and doctors rarely ask. Essential oils can be powerful natural allies in improving your sleep.
Concierge Medicine: What It Is & What It Can Do For You
Origin and Etymology of "Concierge" French, from Old French, probably from Vulgar Latin *conservius, alteration of Latin conservus fellow slave, from com- + servus slave (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Are you tired of going to the doctor and walking out with only a...
8 Most Common Food Allergens
8 MOST COMMON FOOD ALLERGIES Dairy (milk, cheese, yoghurt, cottage cheese, etc.) Eggs Peanuts Tree nuts, like walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, brazil nuts, and pecans Soy Wheat and other grains with gluten, including barley, rye, and oats. Finned fish (e.g. tuna, salmon,...
Tips for Staying Healthy: Cold and Flu Season
Far from being a passive victim snagged by viruses and bacteria, you can significantly reduce your chances of becoming ill by cultivating health during cold and flu season. Just as bugs tend to attack weakened plants in the garden, so do bacteria and viruses "invade"...
Fact or Fiction: Wakeful Presence
This essay is excerpted from Soul Medicine: A Physician's Reflections on Life, Love, Death and Healing by Dr. Judith Boice. In her late 50’s, Gail had straight black hair, angular hips, large feet, and uneven teeth. Both of us sporadically attended...
COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES, SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES, AND FAT (OH MY!)
Many people confuse simple and complex carbohydrates. The digestive tract quickly absorbs simple carbohydrates such as white sugar, white flour, and corn syrup. Blood sugar levels skyrocket, and the body converts any excess sugar into fats and cholesterol. Many of the...
Qi gong: Vitalizing Body, Mind, and Spirit
Our bodies respond not only to physical medicines but also to the more subtle energetic realms that provide the "juice" or "qi" [CHEE] that sustains our lives. Without this enlivening force, our bodies would be nothing more than sacks of bones and fluids. Many...