As health and well-being, ‘Meatless Mondays’ and concern for environmental sustainability gain mainstream popularity, ‘raw’ or ‘living’ food – food not heated to temperatures above 46ºC – promises to deliver taste while being both people and planet-friendly. What is raw food? Raw cuisine describes the use of plant-based nutrition sources, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, to […]
Optimizing your gut bacteria with probiotic supplementation may be one of the most profound ways to improve your Immune Function and achieve Weight Loss. About 80 percent of your immune cells live in your digestive tract. The digestive system, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the body’s energy center for longevity, vitality, and day to day activities. With that in mind, it […]
Honoring the Whole Individual Can Lead to Permanent Weight Loss and Sustained Weight Management. Too many times during my clinical rotations I have been asked, “What is the one herb, or Acupuncture point, diet, or supplement that I can take that will make me lose weight?” While I may not have the one answer to help you shed […]
Practical Example of a Healthful Morning Ritual. Give yourself the best possible start to each day by being aware of how to begin it, with some positive, consistent and rewarding routines. Remember though, this morning ritual is just an example, a guide for you to use when designing your own unique ritual. Upon waking up: Drink a large […]
The third of a 4-part series about incorporating holistic health into your daily life, by Christina Keawwantha. This month we look at the mind and the role which our thoughts play in our everyday wellness and overall health. Einstein pointed out that everything in the Universe is energy, including our body, our thoughts; our fears and our […]
