Spring symbolizes new beginnings, a time for movement and upward growth. Therefore, it is not surprising that several healing systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine consider this season the best time to cleanse and rejuvenate the body, specifically … Read More
While spring is the time of the liver and gallbladder (or the wood element in Chinese medicine), anytime it’s convenient for you is the right time for a cleanse. And while a strong liver detox can give you side effects … Read More
There’s a long list of possible causes of gallstones and gallbladder diseases. However, in terms of mechanism, only three conditions must be satisfied before cholesterol gallstone formation begins. They are: Cholesterol supersaturation of the bile Excessive secretion of gallbladder mucus … Read More
If you’ve encountered the terms ‘oxidative stress’ and ‘free radicals’ before, you know that they are often associated with stress, fatigue, premature aging, and degenerative diseases. But did you know that oxidative stress and free radicals may cause gallstone formation … Read More
One enduring pregnancy myth is that women with itchy palms, stomachs, or breasts will give birth to a baby boy. The truth is, dry and itchy skin is common and perfectly normal during pregnancy. However, a constant, debilitating, and unpleasant … Read More
Imagine your head throbbing for hours, your eyes hypersensitive to light, ears vexed with every sound, plus a constant feeling of nausea and vomiting. On top of that, you have a gallbladder attack! How horrible must it be! Unfortunately, this … Read More
There are so many compelling scientific reasons why breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Breakfast sets the pace for your metabolism. It packs your body with the necessary energy for the day’s work, curbs cravings, helps … Read More
If you’re over 40 and you’re starting to experience irregular periods, mood changes, unexplained weight gain, hot flashes, and night sweats, you need to start thinking about “the M-word” – menopause. Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation, indicating the … Read More
MTHFR is not a term we always hear and yet, over 40% of the population is affected with some form of its gene mutation. MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, a type of metabolic pathway gene that plays an integral role … Read More
Astragalus is the most studied herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This has been the go-to plant for numerous ailments for thousands of years. Whether it is fatigue, diarrhea, lack of appetite, night sweats, sores and ulcers, stress, or the common … Read More