Although most of us have spleens, we do not typically suppose the manner they perform as organs in our bodies. You’ve probably heard people use the phrase “venting spleen” – not relating the piece itself, however as the simplest way to explain lease out anger or frustration. The word “spleen” has return to […]
Cinnamon contains a long history of cooking and medical use. Its distinctive and exotic style has created it a standard ingredient during a big range of each savory and sweet foods and beverages. From a medical perspective, it may also provide health benefits for kidney health in terms of your risk of developing kidney disease. […]
Detox There is a modern fashion with ‘going on a detox’, which normally implies restricting certain foods, a mono diet or even fasting on water and herbal teas or juices. It is counter-intuitive to think that if you have less you feel more – more energised and more light! The protein myth, in particular, perpetuates […]
All of us are experiencing the struggle that goes with transition and transformation. In astrological terms we are on the cusp between the Piscean and Aquarian ages. In our human evolution we have passed through the summer season, it is now late summer when the heat is being burnt out through the leaves, and the […]
Winter. The first season. During Winter our energies tend to gather more deeply inside. Things freeze over, the colder days cause us to contract, this can imply pressure, like the internal pressure building up inside a seed. Less daylight has meant that we are encouraged to cultivate our own inner light. We have planted the […]
Understanding the Liver in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (The Teacher)
Beetroot for the Heart A recent study found that dietary nitrate, a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure, may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease. The research team looked specifically at beetroot juice, a source of dietary nitrate, to explore its use as a future targeted […]
The Kidneys (the wise ones) and how to keep them healthy according to Chinese medicine.
Understanding The Lungs (The Artist) and How to Keep Them Healthy in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Turmeric – Curcumin, the active component of turmeric increases the amount of glutathione in the liver. Turmeric can also be helpful, not only in liver disease, but also in liver regeneration. It improves liver function. Turmeric also has been getting attention recently because of its antioxidant abilities. The antioxidant effect of turmeric appears to be […]
