Phong Luu

Myth 1: You should drink 8 glasses of water per day. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends approximately 125 ounces (15 cups equivalent) for men and 91 ounces (about 11.4 cups) for women. However this can include water from foods and beverages. The average person gets enough hydration unless...

The physical is governed by the mind and emotions. While mind may be tempered and disciplined, emotions are the ocean, washing in and out, as temporary as one wave, and as much as we would not spend our time counting the grains of sand carried away or returned every time the tide rushes in and depar...

Longer nights means you're tempted to slouch more, sit more and seek the solace of artificial sunshine. But, before you buy a new sportscar out of boredom and winter fatigue, look to your fridge for the real pick me up. Consumption of fruits and vegetables all winter, particularly those that ripen o...

by Peter Gwin STEP INTO A traditional apothecary in China today and you’ll encounter rows of jars and bins filled with a colorful and aromatic array of substances—from common roots, herbs, and flowers such as ginseng, mint, and jasmine to more exotic items, including wasp nests, abalone shells, ear...

Seeds are wonderful for savory and sweet recipes. The most nutritious seeds are as versatile as they are delicious. 1) Two tablespoons of CHIA seeds have nearly 10 grams of fiber. Use as crunchy topping for yogurt or veggies or soak in juice or almond milk for a pudding alternative. 2) WILD RICE is...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17569205 Aggarwal BB1, Sundaram C, Malani N, Ichikawa H. Author information 1Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. aggarwal@mdanderson.org Curcumin: The Indian Solid Gold Abstract Tur...

While sweating is synonymous with vigorous physical activity, sweating in TCM is also linked to illness, that is, as a method of therapy. Overlooked for more concrete assertions related to regulating blood circulation or immune system, sweating can be used by the individual, whether through herbs or...