We are taught and conditioned throughout life that proteins are a macronutrient essential for healthy bodies, that we need protein to survive, and the best way to consume it is through animal products. When one decides to give up animal products, whether for health, ethics or even taste, the big question is, “Where do we get protein?” It is entirely possible to be healthy, in fact, to thrive, without consuming any animal products. Muscles do not atrophy, organs do not go into failure, skin does … [Read more...] about Exploring Benefits of the Plant-Based Diet
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Treating Men’s Cardiovascular Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and herbs can bring extraordinary benefits to the cardiovascular system, usually before any structural damage can occur. One of the reasons acupuncture is so effective is because of how it moves the blood. he heart and the cardiovascular system are vital whether you are male or female; however, we tend to associate cardiovascular disease with men, particularly between the ages of 50-60 years old. The factors that steer men toward the path of heart disease are lifestyle related. We … [Read more...] about Treating Men’s Cardiovascular Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Addressing Men’s Health with Chinese Medicine
I have been blessed in my seven years of Oriental medicine practice to work with a diverse client base. Working with old and young men and women has shown me how comprehensive this medicine is for all humans, and also how specific it can be for each person. However, I tend to see the same patterns throughout the spectrum of people, even in different disease conditions. This is a plus, in one sense, because we get to know effective treatments for familiar patterns. It is negative, in another … [Read more...] about Addressing Men’s Health with Chinese Medicine
Exploring the Miracle of Nitric Oxide
What if I told you that there is a molecule in your body that has the capacity to prevent high blood pressure and diseases caused from damage to the heart, brain and kidneys; keep your arteries young and flexible (preventing, slowing or even reversing the buildup of plaque); lower cholesterol; reduce your risk of diabetes; limit the pain and swelling of arthritis; and boost the power of pain relievers? It also reverses erectile dysfunction, calms the inflammation of asthma, protects bones from … [Read more...] about Exploring the Miracle of Nitric Oxide