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More Tai Chi Benefits

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Science is proving over and over the numerous health and wellness benefits of Tai Chi. Not only does Tai Chi show to increase health, longevity and well being but study's are showing an increase in bone density and strength in the elderly along with a decrease in mild depression. Depression and bone health is a major health concern, as we get older.Could this 100s of year old practice be another tool in our battle on depression and osteoporosis?

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Top 12 cancer prevention Strategies by Dr. Mercola.

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:28:00 +0000

1. Reduce or eliminate your processed food, fructose and grain carbohydrate intake.

2.Normalize your vitamin D levels by getting plenty of sunlight exposure and consider careful supplementation when this is not possible. If you take oral vitamin D and have cancer, it would be prudent to monitor your vitamin D blood levels regularly.

3. Control your fasting insulin and leptin levels. (Improved insulin and leptin control is the natural outcome of reducing or eliminating fructose, grains, and processed foods from your diet.)

4. Normalize your ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats by taking a high-quality krill oil or fish oil and reducing your intake of most processed vegetable oils.

5. Get regular exercise. One of the primary reasons exercise works is that it drives your insulin levels down. Controlling insulin levels is one of the most powerful ways to reduce your cancer risks. If you have limited time Peak 8 is your best bet but ideally you should have a good strength training program

6.Get regular, good sleep.

7. Eat according to your nutritional type. The potent anti-cancer effects of this principle are sorely underappreciated. However, some cancer specialists are now using nutritional typing as an integral part of their cancer treatments.

8. Reduce your exposure to environmental toxins like pesticides, household chemical cleaners, synthetic air fresheners and air pollution.

9. Limit your exposure and provide protection for yourself from EMF produced by cell phone towers, base stations, cell phones and WiFi stations. On May 31, 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), declared that cell phones are "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

10. Avoid frying or charbroiling your food. Boil, poach or steam your foods instead.

11. Have a tool to permanently reprogram the neurological short-circuiting that can activate cancer genes. Even the CDC states that 85 percent of disease is caused by emotions. It is likely that this factor may be more important than all the other physical ones listed here, so make sure this is addressed. Energy psychology seems to be one of the best approaches and my particular favorite tool, as you may know, is the Emotional Freedom Technique. German New Medicine is another powerful tool.

12. Eat at least one-third of your food raw.

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Benefits of Mushrooms

Tue, 10 May 2011 23:38:00 +0000

Mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional medicine as an ingredient to enhance immunity, increase longevity and some have used it for spiritual enlightenment such as the Reishi mushroom. Because of their tough structure, the mushrooms need to be cooked to unlock their health-giving potential. Scientists are currently investigating several species for potential anticancer, antiviral, and immunity-enhancing properties. The exact mechanism in which they help enhance the immune system is not well understood but they believe the Beta-D-Glucans help increase T cells to help fight affected cells. So next time you see some mushrooms in your salad or on your pizza, just think...I’m taking good medicine. Ok, maybe that’s just rationalizing my pizza but hey..you have to enjoy life.

Wonders of Cinnamon

Mon, 09 May 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Traditional Chinese medicine has used cinnamon for 1000s of years for both its medicinal qualities and flavoring. Cinnamon is used as an herb to promote health, increasing vitality, alleviating pain, and treating some types of abdominal pain and reduced appetite. It "warms and strengthens the kidney yang" so beneficial in cold hands and feet, cold knees and low back or pain that gets worse with cold. Current research is showing that that cinnamon can help control blood sugar making it potentially useful in the management of diabetes. I suggest starting low with maybe 1 teaspoon in your coffee, oatmeal or shake.

Just like any herbs, just because they are natural does not make them always safe especially in large doses. Consult your physician before starting any new herbs if you are on medication or have medical conditions.

Taken from "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life" by Chinese medicine experts Yuan Wang, L.Ac., and Warren Sheir, L.Ac.

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High Intensity Workouts leads to more calorie AND fat loss

Fri, 06 May 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Study's are showing that high intensity workoutsincrease your HGH levels which increases muscle growth and inhibits breakdown while increasing weight loss...for more read Dr Mercola's article on high intensity workoutsthat will increase HGH and burn more calories after the workout for faster weight loss results to achieve the body you want....to read more click here

Tai Chi and Heart Helth.

Wed, 04 May 2011 23:29:00 +0000

Tai Chi has been practiced in China and around the world for 100s of years for health and longevity. Here is a good article with study's that show the health benefits of tai chi and what it can do for you as part of your health and wellness perscription.

Tai Chi for health and wellness

Chamomile

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Many medicinal uses of chamomile includecalming the mind and body to help you sleep, stomach and intestinal cramps, PMS symptoms such as cramps and sleeping problems. Long known for its help with digestive problems like IBS, gas, bloating and cramps, some of the not so common uses are anti-microbial and anti-bacterial qualities. Chamomile can be found in tea bag, raw plant or tincture/capsule form.

The Wonders of Green Tea

Mon, 02 May 2011 22:53:00 +0000

Green tea is one of the most widely consumed beverage in the world. It is quite refreshing and energizing, but did you know that it is also an herb with medicinal qualities?? Chinese medical practitioners believe green tea promotes clear thinking and helps digestion, "harmonizing the stomach and directing rebellious stomach qi downward." Some studies have suggested that green tea may help protect against or slow the growth of certain cancers. Green Tea has also been associated with aiding weight loss, lowering blood cholesterol levels, inhibiting the absorption of fatty foods, and protecting the skin from sun damage. With all those amazing benefits, have you had your cup of green tea today??

Taken from "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life" by Chinese medicine experts Yuan Wang, L.Ac., and Warren Sheir, L.Ac.

Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:22:00 +0000

Acupuncture is a popular practice that is used to cure a number of ailments from stress to severe pain. Acupuncture works by inserting needles into the skin very strategically to restore the balance of the Blood and Qi in the body. The ancient practice of acupuncture has recently been used as a technique to facilitate weight loss as well. Weight gain can occur as a resultof several factors like a poor diet, overeating, slow metabolism, a sedentary lifestyle; or all of the above. Acupuncture as a weight loss tool is a multi-pronged approach.

Acupuncture can assist in weight control by redistributing the energy flow in the body. By controlling the energy flow, your brain can reap the benefits of being balanced and healthy. Organs in the body must always be balanced to function properly and run smoothly, so redistributing Qi in the body is vital to optimal health of the organs. By harnessing the power of Qi, your hypothalamus will be able to seamlessly regulate the rest of the body. The hypothalamus is the command centerof the body that controls body temperature, circadian rhythm, thirst and hunger.

Acupuncture has proved to be effective at influencing obesity hormones. Studies have shown that acupuncture for weight loss increased ghrelin, the hormone that controls hunger, and decreased leptin, a hormone that controls fat storage and metabolism.

Acupuncture for weight loss studies have shown that acupuncture therapy can help curb the appetite, crush cravings, bolster the metabolism, improve food digestion, and regulate hormones that affect the way nutrients are used. Acupuncture is also used to improve liver function, which in turn will facilitate the process of breaking down nutrients.

There are 4 areas that acupuncture practitioners focus on for weight loss results. Acupuncturists place needles on the ear, the hunger point, endocrine point and finally the Shen Men point. By inserting the needlesin these areas, the body will trigger a release of neurochemicals and hormones.A complete weight loss acupuncture course is a 10 treatment process. To see optimal results, the acupuncture treatment should be used alongside a healthy diet and moderate exercise.

De-Stress with Acupuncture and Massage Therapy

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0000

The economy is down, unemployment is high, and if you’re fortunate enough to have a job you’re probably still STRESSED. We live in a time where stress is synonymous with being alive; even my neighbor’sdog is stressed out. Fortunately, there are ways to combat STRESS, so you can RELAX.

One stress managing activity is the ancient healing art of massage therapy. Massage therapy has been a practice for mental and physical stress relief for centuries. The tradition of massage therapy was born in India and spread throughout Asia, and is today a popular practice in the West as well.

People under stress tend to have over-worked muscles,characterized by soreness and stiffness in the body. This is caused by an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscle and air waste in the body that is a result of being stressed. Massage helps alleviate soreness by improving the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. Massage also helps improve muscle tone, which subsequently improves the nerves that connect with the muscles.

Another great way to combat stress is through acupuncture. Acupuncture, although most commonly thought of as a treatment for pain, is actually a treatment for a wide variety of common and uncommon disorders, including stress. The practice of acupuncture is based on the concept of finding a happy medium for balance and harmony in the body by facilitating the flow of life energy. Life energy, also known as chi/Qi, resides in the body and becomes congested with a flow of mental and physical illness. Acupuncture helps restore chi distribution with needles that are inserted into specific points along the energy pathways of the body.

The ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture is used to treata number of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders that are caused bystress. The World Health Organization released a list of stress relateddisorders that can be successfully treated with the help of acupuncture:

Headaches

Migraines

Paralysis

Lower back pain

Nocturnal enuresis

Sciatica

Frozen shoulder or tennis elbow

Intercostals neuralgia

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Trigeminal neuralgia

These are only a few of the stress related symptoms that acupuncture is known to effectively treat. Do yourself a favor and find a way to de-stress. Although stress is inevitable from time to time, acupuncture and massage therapy are great ways to de-stress and get happy!