As Yogi Berra so famously said, "It's déjà vu all over again." While yet again researching Vitamin D ~ I stumbled upon a report singing the praises of the spice Turmeric. It reported that Turmeric ~ in combination with vitamin...
Soy: For Your Health or Their Wealth?
I fell in love with Chinese Medicine because it is so balanced. Chinese Nutrition is really about the Middle Way. When I was in my twenties and I was searching for a cure for my migraine headaches I lived in...
Vitamind D Levels and the Flu ~
D3 I thought that I wouldn't be writing about Vitamin D again for at least a few weeks and then this morning I opened my daily newsletter from a Dr. Mercola and there it was again ~Vitamin D and I...
Green Tea ~ Help in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
Is there any more one can say about Green Tea? Like the supplement Vitamin D which never seems to amaze me, it seems that there is always new research coming out to promote the health benefits of Green Tea.Now researchers...
Food as Medicine ~ Immune Boosting Congee
What is a traditional Chinese Breakfast? Many Chinese begin their day with a warm bowl of Congee, a watery rice gruel that bears a marked resemblance to porridge. Congee can be sweet or savory; seasoned with everything from chicken to...
Vitamin D From Sunlight ~
Is there anything more to say about Vitamin D ~ It seems so. I thought that I'd exhausted the discussion of Vitamin D until a patient called with his recent laboratory results and his vitamin D level was very low....
Heart Attack Signs in Woman ~ Often Missed by Doctors
Heart Disease Awareness Ribbon Study after study shows heart attacks and heart disease are under-diagnosed in women, with the explanation being that they didn't have symptoms. But research shows that's not the case. Women who've had heart attacks realize, looking...
Grilled Baby Artichokes ~
While summer is still with us, take the time to try Baby Artichokes on the grill:Grilled Baby Artichokes ~ Lemon Vinaigrette (see recipe below) 12 baby artichokes *2...
Artichoke Hearts for a Healthy Heart ~
The globe artichoke Cynara Cardunculus is one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables; originating from Ethiopia, with Italy currently being the world's largest producer. It was valued in ancient Greece and Rome as a digestive aid, available only to...