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Delicious Gluten-Free Naan Recipe
Going gluten-free (GF) has a lot of advantages. Whether you want to lose weight, gain energy or avoid aggravating a food allergy, there’s no denying the profound results of a gluten-free diet. But, in terms of your palette – which doesn’t always make health top priority — there’s always one wheat-based food that lingers in…
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Bringing Chinese Medicine to the Highlands of Nepal
I have recently joined the board of Mindful Medicine Worldwide (MMW), a registered nonprofit that provides affordable Chinese medical treatment in the highlands of Nepal. For many local residents, the MMW clinics are their only available health care option. MMW’s two clinics are staffed by volunteer acupuncturists, who donate their services for a minimum of…
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Moxa: The Acupuncturist’s Power Tool
Have you ever walked past an acupuncturist’s office and detected the scent of incense? Or a burning herb? If you think something’s burning, it is! Herbal applications come in many shapes and sizes in Traditional Chinese Medicine, ranging from topical application to internal teas. Moxibustion , an herbal preparation made from Mugwort is applied either…
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Roll Up A Healthy Flax Wrap
As part of our commitment to your health, the Heritage Acupuncture blog will be featuring healthy recipes. This is designed to give you ideas about eating more veggies, reducing simple carbs and incorporating super foods, antioxidants and therapeutic principals into your diet. Sound complicated? The good news is that healthy cuisine is actually fun, approachable…
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The Homegrown Gourmet: Savory Red Lentil Cakes
Hi Everyone: I am always looking for healthy breakfast options, and this is a great one. Courtesy of the Homegrown Gourmet, this is a light and tasty gluten-free, lentil-based breakfast pancake. Feel free to add more veggies, cilantro or scallions. I hope you enjoy it! The Homegrown Gourmet: Savory Red Lentil Cakes with Coconut Curry…
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Acupuncture relieves fatigue in breast cancer sufferers
Acupuncture relieves fatigue in breast cancer sufferers
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It’s Official! Yoga Boosts Mental Health!
The benefits of yoga for physical health are well-known. But yoga is also a powerful ally to keep your spirits up — and an important component of any treatment for mental health. Yoga for Anxiety and Depression – Harvard Health Publications
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Gluten Intolerance: Is It A Fad?
Click on the link below to read a very informative article about Gluten Intolerance. Many patients ask me if this is a real problem. I believe it is, and this article provides a very thorough explanation: Gluten Intolerance: Is It A Fad?
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Nourished to the Bone with Marrow Soup
Warming and nourishing soup is considered a health food in Chinese medical nutrition. When you add bones and bone marrow to your soup broth, the health factor increases exponentially. This is because bone and marrow relate to the kidney in Chinese medicine terms, and the kidneys influence growth, reproduction and longevity. The kidneys represent the…
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Juicy, healthy persimmons
Looking for a seasonal winter fruit? Persimmons, in season from October through February, have a solid place at the table of Chinese dietary therapy. Known as “shi zi,” this brilliant orange fruit has been used traditionally to clear heat, supplement fluids and nourish the lungs. Thirst-quenching persimmons benefit the complexion, especially for those with hyperpigmentation.…