system balancer 715: diet

Oriental Medicine (OM)--one of the oldest continuously practiced healing systems in the world--has a special perspective on crafting balanced meals. If you're looking to prevent disease and stay well, the right mix of foods is crucial. More sophisticated than the modern concept of protein-carb-fat ratios, OM seeks energetic balance both in yin-yang and in the … Continue reading system balancer 715: diet

joy assister 863: repost

originally published July 2018 The doctrine of the Five Phases, used frequently in the practice of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) to understand the interconnectedness of all body systems, associates the emotion of joy and the season of summer with the Fire Phase. Thus do we have the subject of today's post. While we tend to … Continue reading joy assister 863: repost

health supporter #300: heart

What's red, beautiful to the eye, slightly tart, makes for a refreshing beverage warm or cold, and can benefit our heart and blood vessels when consumed regularly? According to a 2013 research article, this medicinal plant has shown blood pressure-lowering and total cholesterol-reducing effects while being very low on the toxicity spectrum. A 2007 study … Continue reading health supporter #300: heart