We all consume food daily, and because the food choices we make are intricately connected to our health and well-being, nutritional therapy is a healing that is accessible to each of us.
But nutrition is not just about the food we consume. Nutritional education is often overlooked in the training of medical practitioners. But Traditional Chinese Medicine places the highest priority on the state of digestion. Chinese medicine acknowledges that the nutritional content of food consumed is moot if an individual’s digestive system is so weak that it is unable to extract nutrients from the food.
A properly functioning digestive system is the key to vibrant health. And dietary therapy can be one of the highest levels of healing. The effects are far-reaching as because food satisfies both physical hunger and emotional hunger. Continue reading…
MSG is one of the worst food additives on the market. It is found in canned soups, crackers, meats, salad dressings, frozen dinners, chips and much more. In addition to being in many packaged and processed foods, MSG is often found in restaurants.
Even if you ask your server which menu items are MSG-free, if they use bottled sauces and liquids you can bet it has MSG in it. They didn’t knowingly “add” any MSG. Feel safe eating soup? Soup is usually made from chicken stock and that is notorious for having a form of MSG. This is one of the worst offenders.
Did you know that there are many different names for MSG? It’s a sneaky way for the food companies to include it in your food without your knowledge. Continue reading…
The Wake Up Call. This is the one call we really don’t want. But for most of us, we receive the call, perhaps many times over until we “get the message.” It’s the call that can change your life.
I certainly got the wake up call 6 years ago when my body finally gave out and forced me to stop– in the form of a heart problem. Continue reading…
Two Major Health Problems That We Should Be Concerned About
America is in true health crises and preventable diseases are out of control. For the first time in history, we may be witnessing a decline in the American life-span. Even worse, our younger generations may have shorter life spans than that of their parents. Continue reading…
Most people overlook the crucial role of our immune system plays in warding off disease and maintaining our health. Every minute of the day, the body’s immune system works non-stop to halt the formation of dysfunctional cells, infections by viruses and bacteria or the exposure to chemical toxins. Continue reading…
How many of you know someone who can eat anything they want and not gain a pound? That would be me. I know, don’t hate me, but I was blessed with a fast metabolism.
How many of you know someone who exercises like crazy, eats “healthy” and cannot lose a pound? That is more the norm for most people. Continue reading…
How many of you change the oil in your car?
One of my patients is an auto mechanic. I asked him if it was really necessary to change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles. He said “Absolutely! It’s the best thing you can do for your car. If you don’t change the oil, it turns to sludge and that affects the efficiency of your car.” Continue reading…
PMS is a loose collection of symptoms triggered by hormonal shifts that afflict an estimated 80 percent of all women during the last week or two of their menstrual cycle.
Symptoms
PMS symptoms include: increased appetite and sugar cravings, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, palpitations, depression, weight gain, breast tenderness, emotional volatility, vaginal infections, constipation, worsening of allergies, acne or skin eruptions. For 10 to 20 percent of women the syndrome is incapacitating. Continue reading…
Symptom Relief: Hot Flashes & Night sweats
- Hot flashes are the most common symptom in menopause, occurring in about 70-80% of women. They can be mild or severe, and can result in sleep deprivation and subsequent anxiety or depression.
- Improve diet. Reduce or eliminate simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, caffeine.
- A glass or two of wine at night can intensify hot flashes. Not only is it sugar, you are putting heat into the body.
- Acupuncture treatments can help balance hormones
Jean Drummond, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and health consultant whose mission is to teach and empower people to live healthier and longer lives through anti-aging therapies and customized nutritional programs.