Wait, what in the hell is “Ming Men”? Good question. Ming Men or “Gate of Life” is thought to be located between the two kidneys and is closely related to Jing, which was described in this previous post. Ming Men is responsible for the “fire” that fuels our bodily functions. An easy way to think […]
Author: Riley Smith
Yes, theres more than just “Qi”… just when you thought you had it all figured out. My apologies. But don’t freak out, seriously. Side note: I love how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) explains things so poetically. According to TCM there are “3 treasures” made up of: Qi– ok you’ve probably heard about this Shen– spirit […]
Seriously, gents. Can we just, for once, skip the boring, safe and banal selection out there of office accessories? You know, the standard issue grey or black laptop case you found at Best Buy or on Amazon? If you want to make a truly memorable impression at your next meeting and make your presentation as […]
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Herbal Xanax, you say??? Yes please!
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (pronounced: Teean Wong Boo Sheen Dahn) I love this name… “Emperor of Heaven’s Pill to Tonify the Heart” How cool is that?? This is a great formula that usually gets used for insomnia but can be used for all kinds of things like night sweats, anxiety, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, irritability, poor […]
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Gut Check
Probiotics, probiotics, probiotics……. that word is freakin’ everywhere anymore it seems like. What to take? What to eat? What to avoid for optimal gut health? Whats it all even mean?? STOP THE INSANITY Just take a pill. Now, breathe…. Maintaining optimal gut health really is a “thing”. The gut is directly linked to […]
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May Book Club
So, I LOVE to read. Truth be told I am a total bibliophile- in fact its gotten a little bit out of control to be honest with you. I have no trouble purging and cleaning out the house (ok, clothes are a bit hard to part with BUT I’m getting better). I usually have a […]
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Tasty Snacks to Detox Your Liver
Spring is all about outward expansion and movement The liver is responsible for the free-flow of Qi or “energy” in the body. Spring and the liver naturally go together. To keep our livers healthy and tuned up to make the most of spring, below are some suggested foods to help support that: Garlic: Garlic helps […]
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Herbs for Allergies
Yep, Stinging Nettle. Now, I’m not saying go pick a bunch of nettle and rub it all over yourself- please don’t do that; You can easily find nettle tea and even capsules at places like Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Amazon. Nettle has natural anti-inflammatory properties and is extremely high in Chlorophyll, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. […]
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Moroccan Madness!
I really enjoy cooking- when I have the time. More than that, I love having healthy, home-cooked food ready to eat. My work schedule means that I am not home for dinner so I must make it ahead of time. I generally cook up and make enough for 4-5 days and then store in glass […]
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36 Hours In Mexico City
I am a big believer in the mind-expanding power of travel and the health benefits of vacation. Vacations have been proven to increase overall health and wellness countless times. So, if you haven’t taken one for a while- DO IT! Even just a quick, inexpensive weekend trip to a cabin, beach, lake, desert, mountains.. whatever […]