Acupuncture Point “LI4” For Allergies

Known as The Great Eliminator, Large Intestine 4, and the Command Point of the Head & Neck, needling with acupuncture or massaging this spot is helpful for relieving pain, headaches, regulating elimination, & clearing out symptoms in the head and the intestines.. … More Acupuncture Point “LI4” For Allergies

Your Period – What’s Normal?

A woman’s menstrual cycle, aka period, flow, or time of the month, is a window into her overall functioning & balance… … More Your Period – What’s Normal?

Beautiful Elecampane

If you’re like me, being in the presence of elecampane (Inula helenium) helps you to feel radiant and lifts your spirit. Many people report feeling this way when these flowers are around. This is one reason why Elecampane has been studied for use with depression. It’s been shown to lift moods and reduce feelings of … More Beautiful Elecampane

Your Kidneys & Detoxification

The kidney’s role in detoxification is a vital one. It’s the job of the kidneys to flush toxins from your blood by… … More Your Kidneys & Detoxification

Detoxing & The Importance of Your Liver

Are you considering doing a detox/cleanse, or doing one now? Our primary organs of detoxification are the liver, kidneys, lymphatics, and the colon. Any program that you’re on should be targeting these primary emunctories, especially the liver.  Think of the liver as the body’s filter. It has a huge job, performing around 500 detox reactions … More Detoxing & The Importance of Your Liver

Herb Spotlight: Gynostemma

Highly valued for its promotion of youthfulness and longevity, Gynostemma is an herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years. 

To really understand aging, we have to recognize that it’s not an automatic result of time passing, but rather the result of reversible events that occur in cells… … More Herb Spotlight: Gynostemma