The liver is an essential organ in the body, responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemical necessary for digestion. Given its numerous functions, maintaining liver health is crucial to overall well-being. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in natural approaches, including diet and acupuncture, to enhance liver health. This blog post explores how dietary choices and acupuncture practices can synergistically support liv

Better Desk Posture: How a Footrest Can Help Having your feet flat on the floor is a useful starting point—but it does not automatically mean you are sitting comfortably or maintaining a supported posture. You can still slide forward, round your back, or lean toward your screen. Your feet, chair, and desk all need to work together. Without a Footrest When a chair is too high, your feet may hang above the floor. You may slide forward to reach the ground, moving your back away

Reaching Strech, opening and releasing the psoas on the left We have all probably heard that stretching is important. The important...

Do you enjoy what you eat? I found it quite interesting that after years of studying nutrition, anatomy, and physiology, I was never asked the question, do you enjoy what you eat? The focus was always more of a scientific approach. Often, discussing what the macro-nutrients: carbohydrates , proteins and fats do in the body. Then delving a bit deeper into micronutrients and their necessity to life but often discussing their levels more in the realm of the RDA. What about t

Half one butternut squash and bake both sides, cut side down for 35-45 minutes at 375 degrees. Peel and slice 5-6 apples and set aside Mix 2 quarts of vegetable broth with 2 tbsp of Vegetable Better than Bouillon in a stock pot or crock pot If you like sauté 1/2 onion in stock pot or crock pot Cube or scoop cubed cooked squash into the stock, add apples and allow to simmer for 60-90 minutes or cook in a crock pot on low for 8 hours. Let cool and blend or immersion blend till

Is it possible to discuss a Spirit in and of itself? Perhaps the strong versed answer of “no” is most appropriate for the Hun. In discussions it is often compared to the Po and related to the Shen. It is through the comparisons that the distinctions we must subtly understand, come to existence. Through understanding what the different Spirits are not they are given more meaning, or rather can be understood. The intangible can only be compared to the tangible or the preconc

The classical texts of Chinese Medicine teach us; “The heart and mind are one” and “The mind rests in the Blood,” these priceless adages...