By now, many of us have heard about the “microbiome”, the complex web of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes…
- June 17, 2022
Premenstrual Syndrome—Not Necessary
Synopsis Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is common but not a necessary part of having a period. PMS in Western terms is…
- June 17, 2022
Understanding Addiction in Modern Times
Addiction rates are on the rise in the United States, with 40 million Americans age 12 and over (~1 in…
- June 17, 2022
The Importance of Water to Life
Water Permits Life Water is structurally and functionally fundamental to all of life. Structurally, the human body is comprised of…
- June 17, 2022
Intermittent Fasting: Eating in Rhythm
We live in a society where there is an abundance of food, but this can cause issues with our eating…
- June 17, 2022
Blue Zones: The Longevity Formula
Mainstream medicine has adopted the notion that diet and health are inseparably intertwined through substantial research on dietary approaches like…
- June 15, 2022
Nutrients in Chinese Medicine – Part 5, Electrolytes
Electrolytes are the minerals that contribute to maintaining an electric charge in our bodies. This electric charge is essential for…
- June 15, 2022
Nutrients in Chinese Medicine – Part 4, Vitamin C
Ah, vitamin C. The most popular nutrient! Somehow everybody knows that you take vitamin C when you get a cold,…
Synopsis The group of fat soluble vitamins consists of vitamins A, D, E, K1, and K2. They are critical for…