I was brought up in a very negative environment. My parents dragged my siblings and I through a bitter divorce that lasted over 9 years (you heard right!) At the time, it was in the history books of our county for being the longest lasting custody battle in history. Despite my rocky start, I feel [...] Read more »
How to Encourage Natural Detoxification
It has long been established that toxins and contaminants build up in our bodies, which if left unaddressed, will eventually lead to many of the illnesses that plague our society today. For this reason, a range of remedies have been established with the purpose of cleansing the body. Some examples of this are fasting, steam [...] Read more »
How to Make Your Skin Glow Naturally
Our skin is our body’s largest organ. It protects our organs and is our first line of defense against dirt, bacteria and disease. It covers our bodies from top to bottom. Therefore, it makes sense that keeping our skin healthy can affect the overall health of our bodies. Skin is also an important part of our [...] Read more »
How to Avoid Gluten in Your Diet
What is gluten? Gluten is a type of protein present in wheat, rye and barley. It is a protein compound that makes foods hard to chew and gives them elastic grain. Specifically, secalin is the protein that appears in rye; gliadin in wheat; and hordein in barley. As a group these proteins are identified as [...] Read more »
How to Understand the Basics of Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has deep roots that reach back over 2,000 years. There are many influences that can be credited with the development of TCM. The Communist revolution, Europeans and the Japanese all have influenced how TCM has evolved. These influences created changes in the way that TCM has been practiced. This explains why [...] Read more »