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It is wintertime and we are in the height of the flu and cold season. The old adage that prevention is the best cure is true; therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you give your immune system a boost. A healthy immune system will ward off cancer, infections, and degenerative illness. Here are…

Winter blues got you down? Here are some healthy habits to incorporate in your lifestyle for your health and longevity. Beat the Winter Blues The winter season is when nature sleeps, and everything experiences the slowing of natural processes—even our bodies. Chinese medicine links the winter season to the kidneys, the adrenal glands, and the…

Digestive health is the cornerstone of wellness and longevity. California dried plums, also familiarly known as prunes, are particularly helpful in maintaining healthy digestion. Here are some surprising and illuminating facts about California dried plums. Strong Antioxidant Power The California dried plums, or prunes as your grandmother might call them, have one of the highest…

Spring is breezing our way, and we are all ready for rebirth, newness and spring-cleaning. Here are some healthy ways to think about spring-cleaning, inside and out! Spring into Health Spring is the season of awakening. Human cultures throughout the ages have instinctively cleansed themselves and their living environments upon the arrival of spring each…

What is Chi? Chi is your life force, and it determines your energy level. Chi travels and circulates through the channels of our bodies, similar to the way water flows in a riverbed. When your Chi is weak, it stagnates in these channels instead of powerfully flowing. As you age, you may feel as though…

The spring is a time of regeneration and growth. Start your own personal regeneration from within by taking care of your liver. Here’s how! The spring is a natural time for the liver to cleanse and detoxify your body. Spring: Season of the Liver In Chinese nutrition, the therapeutic and energetic properties of food are…