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Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of ways to live to be 100. By, Maoshing Ni. What a title! "Very informative, easy to read and to understand! Great tips for a life of wellness, easy to flip to a topic of interest, and simple methods to put in place." -Reader on Amazon Karen Chan received her Masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from ACCHS in Oakland, California. With a passion for preventative care and nutrition, she has been helping her clients in the East Bay achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle since 2009.
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Moon Cycle by Eden Tosch![]() Are you (your friends or lovers) crampy, grouchy, headachy and drained every month around your period? You don't need to be. In fact you shouldn't be. Ayurveda says a healthy (ie: normal) menstrual period is fairly easy and quick, arrives regularly each lunar month, lasts only 3-4 days, and is painless. Blood should be bright red, without clots, not too profuse, and easy to wash out! It is normal to be a little tired or weak feeling and spacey-- but it is not normal to be plagued with headaches, body aches, bloating, emotional extremes, digestive problems, or any of the myriad of other symptoms that we often suffer with. Too many women have been lead to believe that it is normal to be disabled every month and to think that there is nothing that they can do to change things for the better. So many women are forced to take birth control pills or monthly rounds of pain killers to maintain their lives. The ease or difficulty of periods indicate a woman's underlying health and fertility and the integrity and vitality of all the other systems in the body. A healthy woman has easy & regular periods. Irregular or unpleasant periods display problems in many other tissue systems in the body. There are few physical experiences that tie us to the cycles of nature as profoundly as a menstrual \ fertility cycle. This make it a perfect place to see the benefits of Ayurvedic practices.Monthly (in sync with a particular moon phase) our bodies remind us: we are of this planet and we are indelibly tied to it. Based on bringing the body into better alignment with these phases Ayurveda lays out how you can make your periods easier and your whole body healthier. If you follow these guidelines you will improve your health in ways that impact your periods, fertility, and even your experience during menopause. Rules for 'rajaswala': woman who is menstruating:
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But as you know I can not pass up an opportunity to recommend my favorite home remedy: Castor Oil.
Read more from Eden here! Karen Chan received her Masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from ACCHS in Oakland, California. With a passion for preventative care and nutrition, she has been helping her clients in the East Bay achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle since 2009.
4287 Piedmont Ave, Ste 106C, Oakland, CA 94611 || (510) 384-9226 Feeling not so confident in your skivvies (and need 5 -- possibly 12 -- easy tips for a better bod…)? |
To make your own high quality meat broth:
2. Fill the pot again with water, cover by a few inches. Cook over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add the wine, ginger, and salt. Turn the heat to low and simmer until very tender, at least 2.5 hours. 3. De-fat the broth, either by skimming the fat from the top or by waiting for the soup to solidify overnight before removing the sheet of fat. |
Wondering if your Kidney Meridian needs some TLC? Check out a number Kidney Yin Deficiency signs below:
Check out the ingredients list to the right, you can sub a few items from your regular grocery list with a few from this Kidney list, and make real and easy changes towards being your healthiest you! |
The Kidney Meridian route connects 27 yin points, its path begins in the foot and runs all the way into the lungs and heart, making it one of the most complex meridians in your body. And because of its long path it influences a diverse number of things, including your metabolism, fertility, lower back pain, and much more. We'll feature a few posts in the coming week with more information about your Kidney Meridian and how acupuncture, herbs, and your personal habits can help move and balance that energy. |
Karen Chan received a Masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from ACCHS in Oakland, California.
With a passion for preventative care and nutrition, she has been helping her clients in the East Bay achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle since 2009.
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