Tag: traditional wisdom

Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease

Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Ginger has been used in India and China to treat illnesses for thousands of years. But, they also used mercury, so that doesn’t really tell you much. That’s what we have science for. But, when you see titles like this…


Attention Diabetics: These 3 Popular Spices Can Help Manage Your Blood Sugar

Did you know that there are organic spices for diabetics that can help manage your blood sugar better?  It is easy to add to any recipe and gives plenty of nutrients and specific health benefits.  Many studies suggest that merely half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day can significantly reduce excess blood sugar levels. But before you…


Natural Ways to Help Fight Colds and Flu This Fall

Life is full of natural cycles that give us a pretty good idea of what we can expect. It’s like how when the weather cools, the leaves begin to change, and a gentle wave of viruses wash across the land bestowing colds and the flu. Both colds and influenza are caused by viruses. Colds generally…


The Antitumor Effects of Quercetin

Quercetin has a wide range of benefits, which has made it useful for a variety of different health conditions. In the past two years, the antiviral benefits of quercetin have been the focus of many studies. However, there are other, lesser-known benefits, including the effects as a senolytic agent against senescence-mediated cancer growth. Cells become…


Coffee: Medicine for the Body and Soul

Could coffee do more than just stimulate alertness and stress out the adrenals? What if there was more going on to this ritualistic beverage consumed by billions around the world than just caffeine addiction? What if it was medicine for both the body and soul?  That coffee possesses ‘drug-like’ properties, we know quite well. Some…


Curcumin Supplementation May Impart Cognitive Benefits

And those who took this small dose for 18 months also had less brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. Its mode of action? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer benefits Research suggests curcumin may have long-term effects on your cognitive function…


Use Autumn to Restore Your Vitality

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


What White Colored Foods Can Do for Lung Health

After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many patients with the “long COVID” whose lungs and respiratory tracts suffered lasting effects from the attack of the SARS-CoV-2, leaving them with persistent symptoms of dry mouth, itchy throat, and coughing easily. Dr. Kao Hao-Yu, attending physician at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine…


Beyond Treating the Sick: An Integrative Approach to Wellness

Most of us know that drugs aren’t the answer to all of our health issues, even if they’re the solution that doctors are most likely to offer us. Disease is complicated. It comes from a variety of causes ranging from diet, stress, and environmental toxins to inborn qualities such as genes and even habits influenced…


A Cut Above: The Many Benefits of Grass-Fed Meat

When you buy beef, if you have visions of the meat coming from cattle that have grazed exclusively on pasture, like our great-grandparents had, it’s time for a reality check. Most cattle in the United States are fattened on grain and soy in confined conditions in feedlots or factory farms until they reach market weight….