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Need more Energy?

Could you use some more energy?  Energy is a central focus of Chinese Medicine. In the clinic it’s common to hear people say they feel tired, or even just that they could use some more energy. Energy is called Qi (pronounced Chee) in Chinese medicine. Although Qi is more than the ideas that the English […]

What do centenarians have in common with Chinese medicine?

Centenarians are people who live up to and beyond 100 years. Chinese Medicine is founded on the principals that a human being should live 100 healthy years. Research into centenarians shows common factors among various groups, which are also promoted as healthy by Chinese Medicine. Three of these are below: 1) Diet – intermittent fasting, […]

Your a Peach!

In Chinese medicine, the kernel of peaches are used as a herb, but it’s fruit also has medicinal properties. While the kernels must be used by a trained herbalist as they contain poison, which is controlled by their preparation methods, the fruit is quite easily accessible and safe to use. Peaches are coming into season […]

Sugar Free September – tips for success

Before I even heard of #sugarfreeseptember, 4 weeks ago I went sugar free as part of returning to the Paleo diet. Depending on your health concerns, weight loss needs you can cut out just refined sugar through to anything of the overly sweet nature including things like honey. Going sugar free can be tough in […]

You’re a Peach

In Chinese herbal medicine, the kernel of peaches are used as a herb, but it’s fruit also has medicinal properties. While the kernels must be used by a trained herbalist as they contain poison, which is controlled by their preparation methods, the fruit is quite easily accessible and safe to use. Peaches are coming into […]

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