A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Nutrition
by Allie Chee
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human emotions and physical health are seen as deeply intertwined—as mutual correlations. As the body houses the mind, nourishing our body allows for proper functioning of the mind and supports clear, positive thought. Positive thought and a healthy mind create a peaceful [...]

Why do we cheat on ourselves?
As I was writing this weekend, my ten-year old son approached my desk and said he had “a confession”. That always peaks a mother’s interest. He said, “I was really looking forward to my friend’s slumber party so I could celebrate by having cake and soda. Then [...]

The public has been misinformed to believe that vegetable oils are more beneficial that natural, saturated fats. Nothing could be further from the truth. The process of pressing vegetable oils has nothing to do with nature. Your oils are most likely oxidized, rancid, and wreaking havoc on your cardiovascular system.

This video is in no way suggesting that you stop taking your cholesterol meds. It is a presentation of well-researched and seldom-heard information. The intention is to motivate you to look for yourself.

by Allison Ellis
If it’s good for you, isn’t it good for you all the time?
In Part I of our series, Eating with the Season, we discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Nutrition principles, stating that the foods we eat all have specific energetic properties (cooling, heating, descending, dispersing, etc.) and can strongly affect specific organs. Eating [...]