Month: October 2016

While there are various vitamins, minerals and herbs that can help to support a healthy immune system, there are also many additional ways of boosting your body’s defenses and preventing infections during cold and flu season and throughout the year. Here are a few ways to support immune function as you go about your busy … Continue reading Boosting your immune system throughout your day

Well, if you haven’t already, you may be carving a pumpkin soon, ‘tis the season! What to do with all those pumpkin seeds? Dry them or roast them, they make a great snack! If that sounds like a big mess and a lot of work, you can easily find shelled pumpkin seeds all year round … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Contrary to popular belief, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual symptoms are not a natural part of a woman’s cycle. In fact, proponents of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believe that a truly healthy woman should not experience any symptoms at all before or during her menstrual period. The symptoms that many women do experience such as … Continue reading PMS and Menstrual Symptoms

Magnesium (Mg) is among the most abundant minerals in the human body and is involved in many physiological processes. From bone density to heart function, Mg plays an important role in the maintenance of good health. Mg can be obtained through various dietary sources including leafy greens, fish, nuts and seeds, bran, oats, as well … Continue reading Magnesium: What is it good for?