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Ce que la médecine chinoise dit de l’alcool
Puisqu’il y a du resvératrol dans le vin rouge, est-ce que cela le rend acceptable ? Dois-je renoncer complètement à boire ? Les hauts et les bas des modes alimentaires rendent difficile de savoir si l’alcool est un ange ou un démon. Dans la médecine chinoise, l’alcool a également été stéréotypé, car il rend le corps humide et chaud. L’humidité vous empêche de métaboliser correctement les aliments et les liquides, de sorte que votre corps s’engorge et retient l’eau ou l’humidité.
Les bienfaits thérapeutiques du son : comment les sons peuvent améliorer votre santé
Quand je parle de notre séjour à Hawaï, je dis souvent aux gens que le temps était magnifique : il faisait 27 degrés et le soleil brillait presque tous les jours avec un doux alizé qui rendait l’atmosphère agréable. Bien que le climat à Hawaï soit vraiment le plus incroyable que j’aie jamais connu, ce dont je me souviens le plus, ce sont les sons. Même maintenant, je peux fermer les yeux et entendre les alizés faire doucement bruisser les palmes dans les arbres au-dessus de nos têtes.
Jak léčit akné na různých částech těla (podle TČM)
Snad každý někdy trpěl akné, které může být i dost bolestivé. Někteří lidé mají akné na obličeji, jiní na těle. Co znamená výskyt akné na těle z hlediska zdravotních problémů? Dr. Dawei Guo, ředitel kliniky čínské medicíny Fu Yuan na Tchaj-wanu, který má s léčbou akné bohaté zkušenosti, říká, že akné na různých částech těla jsou charakteristická pro konkrétní zdravotní problémy. Podělil se s námi o osm návodů, jak léčit akné podle toho, kde na těle se vyskytuje.
Bí quyết hạ huyết áp trong một tách trà
Ba tách trà hoa bụp giấm mỗi ngày có hiệu quả hạ huyết áp tương đương một số loại thuốc kê đơn Nhiều năm trước tôi đã sống ở Boulder Colorado. Khi hai mươi tuổi tôi chất đồ lên xe và rời ngôi nhà thời thơ ấu của mình ở New England đến Boulder xinh đẹp. Nằm nép mình bên dãy núi Rockies, Boulder hồi đó là một thị trấn tràn đầy những ý tưởng mới, những vận động viên đẳng cấp thế giới, những sinh viên đại học và thực phẩm tự nhiên.
Get Simple Relief From Cold Symptoms Today
Over this past weekend, I battled a nagging headache that seemed to start in my upper back. The pain traveled up the left side of my neck and into my ear and jaw. With every twinge, I kept thinking, “What new kind of hell is this?” I generally don’t get headaches, and this one was odd. I went to bed Saturday with the headache, but when I woke up on Sunday, the pain was gone. Gone, that is until I went outside, and then the pain started right up again.
Help for High Blood Pressure in a Cup of Tea
Many years ago I lived in Boulder Colorado. I was in my twenties, and had simply packed up my car and drove from my childhood home in New England to lovely Boulder. Nestled snug against the Rockies, Boulder back then was a town full of fresh ideas, world-class athletes, college kids, and natural foods. One of my earliest memories from that time was a local bike race, called The Red Zinger. It was the brainchild of Celestial Seasonings Tea founder Mo Siegel, and named for its hallmark red herbal tea.
The Healing Power of Stewie
During the Covid pandemic, having a dog has been a lifesaver. Stewie gets us out of the house several times a day; times that I normally would be at my computer or hunkered down doing nothing. He has kept me focused on something other than all the chaos in the world. And he’s kept us sane during a time when we’ve been looking at each other and the same walls for the past six months.
Secrets for Fighting the Common Cold Using Chinese Medicine
Cold & Flu I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn’t caught the cold that everyone around me was sporting. Most people I knew weren’t flat out sick, but as their cold progressed, it dropped down and became a chest thing, and they were dealing with a big loopy cough that lasted a good four to six weeks. Then over the weekend, I caught a cold, or what I would describe as a shadow of a cold.
The Energy Preservation of Introverts
Understanding aspects of our character can give us much needed insight into how to best manage our inner resources. Understanding aspects of our character can give us much needed insight into how to best manage our inner resources. Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock The world is made up of introverts, extroverts and people that fall someplace in between. For some, being one or another doesn’t make a big difference in their lives. However, for introverts like me, it explains a lot.
A Breakup Letter to Gout
I’m breaking up with you. I appreciate the time we had together and everything I’ve learned from you, but it’s over; I don’t want you in my life anymore. Before we met, I’d heard about you. I know you’ve been around, going from person to person–often a single night, but frequently returning to wreak havoc again and again. You came to me in the middle of the night–unannounced and unwelcome.
I learned about the value of being physically active from my dad. He grew up in the Canal Zone of Panama, which used to be an unincorporated territory of the United States. He was a member of the local swim team and apparently he had some talent in the water. He went on to be a collegiate swimmer, and during World War II, he commanded an Underwater Demolition Team (predecessor to the Navy SEALs) in the Pacific.
The Roots of Strength
There is no doubt that we’re living in trying times. People have lost loved ones to the Covid pandemic, businesses have shuttered, jobs have gone away, schools have closed their classrooms and lives have been changed in ways that can never be repaired. In addition, we have become sharply divided as a country, with many people ghosting family members and friends over their political views or their opinions of whether or not to get vaccinated or wear a mask.
Got a Lump in Your Throat? Here’s What You Need to Know
Over twenty years ago, during my first trimester of acupuncture school I developed this weird sensation in my throat that felt like a lump. I could eat and drink, but I had what felt like something stuck at the bottom of my throat and it really hurt. It was a little scary because I didn’t know what was going on and I was worried that something serious might be wrong with me. While I was concerned at the time, I have since found that this throat lump sensation is fairly common.
Why Ginger Is the Ultimate Winter Ingredient
As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, I frequently employ both herbal medicine and Chinese food therapy in treating my patients. While both herbs and foods have inherent properties, herbs are considered to have stronger actions and are generally used as a supplement, while the effects of foods are somewhat weaker. There are a few exceptions, where an herb crosses the line and is also considered to be a food, which is the case with one of my favorites—ginger root.
The Nature of Clutter in Chinese Medicine
Stagnation inside ourselves is often reflected in stagnation of our physical space Clutter! It’s unsightly, messy, and chaotic. It can make you feel unsettled or downright anxious when you walk into an area messy with stuff. It seems that in our unending drive as consumers to acquire more things, clutter has become more of a problem.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
A few years ago at a friend’s house I met a women who had lost over 100 pounds. I was clearly impressed and asked her how she did it. Her answer was simple. “Walking” she said. Walking? She went on to elaborate that she just put on her shoes one day and pretty much began walking everywhere. And over the weeks and months her weight just kept dropping. At that time I had been a runner for over 40 years.
Why Does the Cold Weather Make Us Feel so Tired?
Today marks the winter solstice, in which we celebrate the darkest day of the year. What we’re really celebrating is that light is slowly returning to our world in the form of incrementally longer days. There’s an element of triumph associated with the solstice, in that we made it through the darkest days of the year. What’s often missed is that these cold, dark days are an important component in sustaining our health, and the health of all living things.
What You Need to Know When Your Joints Make Noise
It turns out that I had something called crepitus, which is a big word to describe any kind of noise coming from a joint. The sounds can be creaky, grinding, crackling, grating, and even popping. Joint noise can be so soft that only you hear it or loud enough to startle a roomful of people. Crepitus can be caused by a number of structural issues. One of the most common causes of joint noise is air bubbles popping inside the joint.
10 Great Ways to Help Your Memory With Chinese Medicine
If you worry that your memory is going, you’re not alone. Do you regularly walk into a room and forget what you went there for? Have you ever drawn a blank on a close friend’s name? Do you routinely forget common words? Join the club. These little episodes are embarrassing and frustrating, but are you on the fast track to Alzheimer’s? Probably not. Memory loss can the result of a number of factors, the most common of which is your age.
Coping With Disaster
I had a plan to take a month long road trip out West. I would spend my time driving country roads, taking memorable photographs, and soaking in the mountain scenery of Colorado. The trip began with long roads and mountain vistas, but it turns out that I ended up in a very different place—while still remaining in Colorado. About a week into photographs and mountain roads, my son, who lives in Colorado, was diagnosed with a devastating and life-altering illness.
Slow Down This Holiday Season
By S_Photo/Shutterstock With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season has officially begun. What should be a joyous and revitalizing time of year actually makes many people cringe with the thought of endless shopping, meaningless events to attend, obligations, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The commercialization and craziness of the holidays are certainly one reason we feel stressed out during this time of the year.
Are Vitamin Supplements Healthy or a Case of Overkill?
For many people, the idea of moderation is a tough one. For some reason, they seem to think that if a little bit of something is good for you, a lot must be really good. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Take vitamins, for example. When I ask my patients about the supplements they’re taking, more and more often, I come across people who are taking more stuff than I could carry around in a laundry basket.
Fall Foods for Good Health
I grew up on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River. Looking out our front window gave us a view over the entire river valley, which on a clear day allowed us to see all the way to the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Behind our house was a large orchard that rose even higher on our hill. It was planted mostly in apple trees, but also had peach and pear trees, and even pumpkins in the fall.
The Opposite of Fight or Flight
Your body doesn’t feel good when the biochemistry of stress kicks in. You might feel like there is a brick in your stomach, or maybe you can’t sleep and your heart is pounding. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and distracted. Stress isn’t supposed to feel good. It’s there to help you survive threats like an oncoming car or menacing stranger. That clammy-hands, heart-pounding response is your body’s way of preparing you to deal.
Is Exercising Outdoors Better for You?
Humans are meant to go outside. When we do, we enjoy moving our bodies more than when we are inside. (Syda Productions/Shutterstock) Research suggests exercising outdoors makes us happy to exercise more Near my house is a bike and walking trail that runs along a small creek. It includes several boardwalks that cross over open marshland, as well as tunnels and bridges that cross under or over busy streets. It also links several parks to one another.
Living Simply by Letting Go
About eight years ago, I convinced my husband to move from our four-bedroom home to a smaller townhome. Our kids were grown and we were tired of mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, and raking the snowdrifts off the roof. We’re now tucked into a townhome with a lot less stuff. Even better, we’re nestled in the woods with a creek running near our front door. And life is simpler. While this sounds easy and idyllic, cleaning out our home of 18 years was no easy task.
How Negative Emotions Turn Into Pain
You’ve heard the expressions “pain in the neck” or “pain in the butt” and assumed that they’re just figures of speech to describe a person or a situation that’s unpleasant. However, I know firsthand that stress, trauma, and emotional issues can morph into a pain in your neck, in your butt, and many other places in your body.
8 Secrets for Health and Healing
Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy August 26, 2021 5 min read This story originally appeared on The Epoch Times As an acupuncturist, I spent the better part of two decades working with clients. I always felt fortunate to have a parade of lovely and interesting people come to me for help. I was also fortunate because I learned something from every single client I saw.
Chinese Herbs or Landscaping?
These plants offer beautiful sights, pleasing aromas, and specific healing properties The house I grew up in had a small kitchen garden. Throughout the spring and summer, we could walk right out the kitchen door and pick basil, mint, or parsley. Our pets liked the garden too, and on warm summer days, we would find one of the cats passed out under the catnip plant. Our little garden was quaint and attractive, enclosed by a stone wall and bordered by peony plants and shaded by a golden chain tree.
What You Need to Know About Inflammation
What do heart disease, stroke, arthritis, colitis, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, chronic fatigue, and Alzheimer’s have in common? Well, yes, they’re all diseases, but the A-plus answer is that they’re all caused by or associated with inflammation. Scientists are finding that the common cause in a long list of illnesses is an inflammatory process that’s run out of control. Inflammation is controlled by a group of hormones called prostaglandins.
A Dozen Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep
If you're not sleeping well, there are many things you can do to help you slumber Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy June 16, 2021 5 min read This story originally appeared on The Epoch Times You’ve had a long day and you’re exhausted. You finally call it a night and get into bed for a restful eight hours. You try to relax, but all of a sudden your mind is in overdrive.
A Dozen Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
If you're not sleeping well, there are many things you can do to help you slumber You’ve had a long day and you’re exhausted. You finally call it a night and get into bed for a restful eight hours. You try to relax, but all of a sudden your mind is in overdrive. It’s rehashing the day and planning for tomorrow, next week, and next year. In short order, any thoughts of restful sleep have flown out the window.
Simple Ways to Avoid Athletic Injuries
I’m writing from experience here. I’ve blown out my knee on the altar of faulty ski equipment. I’ve suffered stress fractures from stubbornly refusing to stop running. And I’ve nursed a shoulder injury caused by not training adequately for a paddling event. Uh, make that not training at all. The good news is that you can do a lot to make sure you end up on the field rather than on the sidelines. Here are my best tips: Warm up.
Blue Is the New Green
Research has affirmed the psychological benefits of green spaces, but what about blue spaces? When I need to relax, I think about a particular beach in the Caribbean. I’ve only been there once, but it’s so profoundly beautiful that I go back to it time and again in my mind. The lush hillside above gives way to over a half-mile of clean white sand. The beach is punctuated with just enough palm and sea grape trees to give you some shade from the Caribbean sun.
Nuts and Berries for the Fiber Win
OK, nobody wants to talk about this, but it’s important. The word for today is fiber. That’s right—roughage—nuts, berries, and whole grains, and why they’re good for you. Fiber is the indigestible part of the plant foods you eat, and it’s your digestive tract’s best friend. I didn’t give fiber much thought until after my first colonoscopy more than 15 years ago. As the doctor was giving me the low down on how healthy my gut was, he said that I should try to eat 25 grams of fiber a day. What?
Is Frozen Food Healthy?
If you’re like me, you may think of the food in your freezer as second rate, a fallback choice when you can’t think of what to make or didn’t get to the grocery store. I’ve always thought that frozen food was just not as good as fresh, so I did a little research, and what I found was surprising. In some cases, frozen food is actually healthier than fresh. Wait, what?
10 Ways to Age-Proof Your Knees
Your knees are the workhorse joint of your body. They’re considered to be your body’s shock absorbers. With each step, they absorb one and a half times the weight of your body, and when you run or jump, they absorb much more. It makes sense that your knees may be the first of your joints to act up as you age. However, knee pain doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion in your later years. Here are some ways to protect your knees and slow down the effects of aging on them: 1) Keep moving.
Things You Can Do to Protect Your Vision
Your eyes work really hard. They stare at screens most of the day, keep you focused on the highway when you’re driving, and make out what’s on the menu in a darkened restaurant. While you may not think about it often, good vision and eye health contribute to the quality of your life. The reality is that when it comes to your eyesight, there are things that you just can’t control. For example, as you age, the fine print gets blurrier and the magnification on your cheaters gets larger.
A Former Runner’s Take on Walking
Walking? She went on to elaborate that she just put on her shoes one day and pretty much began walking everywhere. And over the weeks and months, her weight just kept dropping. At that time, I had been a runner for more than 40 years. I used to run mountain trails, road races, and a quick couple of miles after work just to let off some steam. During my running days, I thought that walking wasn’t enough exercise for me.
Weather Report: Cloudy With a Chance of Pain
You can learn about the nature of your illness by noticing how it changes with the seasons Winter can be tough on your body. If you’ve noticed that you’re a little achy or stiff getting out of bed on cold mornings, you’re not alone. The cold weather can slow you down, sap your energy, and put your immune system to the test. That said, other seasons, and seasonal transitions are also stressful on your body.
How to Eat a Little Better Right Now
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what you should eat. You’re bombarded with messages about new diets that work wonders and miracle foods that heal everything. The reality is that the right combination of foods is different for each person. However, while the specific foods that are right for you may be different from that of your best friend, there are some guidelines for eating better that work for everyone.
When Food Is Medicine
I’m thankful that my pickiness is in the past, because as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine, food plays a huge role in the healing process. In the Eastern tradition, it’s believed that food is medicine that you get to eat three times a day. In addition, if you’re sick, it is believed that you should first try to heal yourself by eating the right foods, and only if that fails, should you turn to acupuncture and herbs.
Gained Weight on the Diet That Your Friend Swore By?
Each of us has specific nutritional needs that vary from person to person. (tetmc/iStock) We are far too different in body and lifestyle for one diet to work for everyone I have never been much of a dieter, although there are times in my life when I probably should have been. I have, however, tried tweaking my diet based on a friend’s recommendation or an article I have read, only to have it backfire. Either my digestion tanked, or my energy took a vacation, leaving me sluggish and tired.
The Power of Small Changes
I am a gardening geek. I love to get outside in the spring to see what plants are peeking through the wet, still-frozen ground. To me, there is nothing better than seeing a new flower on a carefully-tended plant or a vegetable ripe for the picking in my community garden. When I moved a few years ago, I inherited a small shady garden under a healthy looking pine tree. The garden had been untended for several years, and was an overgrown mess.
Lessons on Healthy Alignment With Winter
Right now in Minnesota, the landscape looks dead. The trees are devoid of leaves and the fields are crispy and brown with dried leaves, grasses, and wildflowers of last summer. However, the trees and grasses aren’t dead but are in a kind of suspended animation. Yes, their leaves are gone, but there’s still life in the roots and core of each plant. This dormant period is a time for plants to stop growing for a while, take a rest, and conserve energy so they can leaf out again in the spring.
The Little Things that Affect Your Health
I used to think that these headaches were all about the knot in my back; when my back was tight (I thought) I would get a headache. Then I realized that carrying a bag on my left shoulder, wearing a tight athletic bra, or even being a little dehydrated could trigger a headache. Interestingly, it seemed that the headaches were most likely to crop up Saturdays.
How Stress Hurts Your Teeth
Between our current political landscape, a pandemic, and overall angst every time I see the news, I’ve never before sensed such global stress. I don’t get stressed out often, but I know things are getting out of hand when my teeth start hurting. While stress and my teeth may seem unrelated, I know that when my teeth get sore or sensitive, I’m unconsciously clenching them. It’s my wake-up call to dial it back a little, step away from the news, and take some time for myself.
A Recipe for Healthy Feet
I don’t know about you, but during this COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few things that has kept me sane is walking. We live near a bike and walking path that follows a small creek, crosses over a number of marshes, and circles a small open park. I manage to get out and walk a couple of times a day. Full disclosure: I’m not that motivated; we have a dog who needs some serious walking.
Getting Dirty Is Good for Your Health
When I think of my childhood, I think first of all the hours I spent playing in the dirt. There was nothing better than upending rocks to look for salamanders, wading into skanky ponds with the hope of nabbing a turtle, or crouching at creek’s edge catching minnows. I spent hours on end fascinated and grimy. While my parents might not have loved how dirty I became (I could leave an impressive bathtub ring), my time rooting around in the dirt may have been good for my health.
What’s Really Causing Your Fatigue?
Real fatigue however can affect the quality of your life, and may manifest in a number of different ways. Some people are so completely exhausted that they have difficulty getting through their day. Others manage to get things done, but struggle with motivation—it all just seems so hard. Many people are tired only at certain times—late in the day, after eating, or mid-afternoon.
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