What does a book about sustainable farming practices have to do with taking good care of your body? Last year when I picked up “The One Straw Revolution,” which was written in 1978 by Masanobu Fukouoka, I had no idea…
Acupuncture has gotten a reputation for helping with weight loss. Something about “magic ear seeds” that help you dump the weight has garnered attention in minor circles and I constantly get approached by people wanting to know if acupuncture can…
“The essential art of Chinese medicine is the foretelling and prevention of disease rather than the treatment of illness after it has manifested as painful or distressing physical and mental symptoms.” Tao — The Subtle Universal Law, Lao Tzu In a previous post I…
Patients always ask me about the latest cleanse “du jour”. There are a variety of cleansing regimens out there – all with the goal of cleansing your organs, resting your digestive system, and reducing the toxic load on your liver. …
We all want to stay young, healthy and vibrant, and we all know that what we put in our bodies affects our ability to achieve those goals. The problem for most people isn’t that they’re unwilling to eat healthy foods—it’s…
We all know the importance of eating a wide variety of fresh produce, but let’s take a look at the importance of eating LOCAL produce specifically. Nutritional – When you are shopping at your local farmer’s market or become a…
