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5 Ways to Eat Without Overeating this Holiday Season

By admin | Published December 7, 2015

Moderation

We’ve always the heard the saying to enjoy everything in moderation, and that is definitely true when it comes to holiday foods. Don’t try to deprive yourself during the holidays, it most likely won’t go over well. Having an extra holiday treat here and there won’t kill you. You’re allowed to indulge a bit, just keep portions small when

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Autumn is on the way ~

By admin | Published August 17, 2015

With Autumn approaching and the beginning of the Yin Cycle, the energy of plants is moving down into their roots, helping the body become aware of the energy of the season. This season is a time for the body to begin gathering energy for the colder months to come.

The Lungs and Large Intestine are the organ systems associated with

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The Best (and Worst) Thanksgiving Foods

By admin | Published November 18, 2013

Thanksgiving is a great meal. Friends and family come together to GIVE THANKS and celebrate the Harvest Season —

…and to overeat.

All of us know the feeling of eating too much, too heavy, too rich. When we should be enjoying our time with loved ones, we are uncomfortable. We exasperate our health conditions and catch a cold. We put

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More than Needles: 3 Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies You Can Do at Home

By admin | Published July 22, 2013

If you asked the average person how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) keeps you healthy, they would probably answer that it uses ACUPUNCTURE needles.

That is a good start.

TCM is a complex understanding of how Qi, or Life Force, affects your health. Qi flows through meridians passing through points which can be used to regulate and control that flow.

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One Simple Summer Eating Tip to Make You Feel Fantastic

By admin | Published May 27, 2013

Healthy eating tips for the Summer are a little tricky.

Since the weather is warm, you need light, cooling foods. Juicy peaches, sweet watermelons, tomatoes hot off the vine… The right foods are easy to find. One trip through your garden or a walk through a farmer’s market and you’ll have the perfect summer meal.

But since you’re outside exercising

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