Staying Healthy during Cold and Flu Season with Acupuncture! While you can get a cold or the flu at any time of the year, the peak season in the United States begins in November and runs through February. Give your immune system a much needed boost so that when it comes into contact with airborne …

Having difficulties focusing, remembering tasks or organizing your thoughts? It may sound strange to learn that cognitive function is not solely the job of the brain alone; other parts and organs of the body are involved–the heart and kidneys both partner with the brain to nurture a healthy and attentive mind. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine …

  “Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.” — Confucius Could this be the fate of the aging as Confucius decreed? To be able to enjoy the golden years of life …

  Having difficulties focusing, remembering tasks or organizing your thoughts?  It may sound strange to learn that cognitive function is not solely the job of the brain alone; other parts and organs of the body are involved�the heart and kidneys both partner with the brain to nurture a healthy and attentive mind. Acupuncture and Oriental …

The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is found at the front of the neck, below the Adam’s apple. Although small in size, this gland has a big influence on the body’s ability to transform food into the energy needed to sustain life. Thyroid hormones control the growth, temperature, and function of every …

Reflection is the process in which an image or idea comes back to us, such as looking in a mirror, rethinking an event, or reviewing an idea. We have the opportunity to take a closer view and reconsider our original thinking. The new year is a perfect opportunity to reflect and use that knowledge as …

by BIANCA SEIDMAN CBS NEWS July 10, 2015  The FDA issued a strong warning about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with some of the most common pain relievers — NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The popular drugs, which are available by prescription or over the counter, are commonly used to relieve …

BY  DOUGLAS MAIN  NEWSWEEK 9/26/14 AT 10:40 AM Scientists have found that a chemical component of the spice turmeric—commonly used in Indian cuisine and curries—increases the regeneration of new neurons in cell cultures and in lab rats. As with other organs, the brain has a pretty impressive ability to repair itself (within reason), and neural stem cells …

Leaky gut means an increased intestinal permeability or intestinal hyperpermeability. This happens when tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes through the lining of the small intestine, don’t work properly. This lets substances leak into the bloodstream before they can be properly broken down Possible Symptoms Joint pain           …

From: American Heart Association The World’s Healthiest Foods MayoClinic.com Your arteries are blood vessels that transport oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. In order for this important process to occur, your arteries should be flexible, strong, elastic and clear of any deposits. However, over time deposits of fatty substances, …