Why Warm Nourishing Creamy Hearty Pumpkin Oatmeal? Few things are more comforting and rewarding in the mornings than warm oatmeal porridge to accompany your coffee! This particular recipe includes nutrient dense pumpkin, which provides a host of benefits including Vitamin A, lutein, antioxidants, and an incomparable warmth whilst boosting your…
Is there a link between nipple stimulation and your hormones? Nipple stimulation and breast massages are basic and simple practices used in Tao Tantra that activates your endocrine glands to release hormones and results in naturally balancing your hormones. Pineal Gland The pineal gland releases melatonin, and controls serotonin. These…
What are PolyUnsaturated Fats? PolyUnsaturated Fats consists of foods that are rich in Omega-3s and Omega-6s. These polyunsaturated fats have been shown to have positive effects on the body. Ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s A Study conducted in 2002 demonstrated that not only is it vital…
What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is predominantly found in animal products. Lack of Vitamin B12 leads to many Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms that are discussed in this post. Many of these conditions may not be reversible. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 Pernicious Anemia Thyroid disease Vitilgo Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus…
What is Cortisol? High levels of cortisol production often correlates to high stress levels in your body. Although, to be fair, cortisol is only one factor that is considered in the assessment of stress levels. Foods That Naturally Alleviate Cortisol Production Chronic stress leads you to consume foods that aid…
If you have been diagnosed with of the nine unhealthy tongue syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are foods to cure unhealthy tongue color. The best part of TCM is that they truly believe in the power of foods to heal. In my experience, this type of alternative healing…
Is the color of your tongue healthy or unhealthy? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your tongue is analyzed for clues as to what may be wrong with you internally. Your practitioner of TCM will examine your tongue to see if is healthy, or whether if falls into one of the…
When do you dream? When we are asleep, our brain goes through various sleep stages. Once such sleep cycle is the REM or Rapid Eye Movement, during which we experience our dreams. And as you are well aware, your dreams may be thrilling, exciting, even breathtakingly beautiful, or absolutely nightmarish…
Immediate Benefits of Meditation It is said that atoms are 99.99% energy, and only .01% matter, therefore, now is time to focus on clearing your energetic channels, increasing your vibrational awareness, and fulfilling the purpose you were sent here for. Feeling Renewed Both Mentally & Physically Meditation leads to…
What causes Hot Flashes Hot Flashes is associated with aging, and hormonal imbalance in women and often starts around menopause. Symptoms of Hot Flashes According to the Mayo Clinic, hot flashes may feel like a sudden warmth spreading across your face, neck, and chest. They are accompanied by perspiration in…
Why Choose Acupuncture? Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often used in conjunction with other ancient healing techniques such as herbal medicine. You may read more on ailments that can be relieved by Acupuncture here. Is Acupuncture Accessible? In our modern world, traditional Chinese medicine has…
What is Acupuncture Acupuncture is an alternative Chinese healing technique whereby very thin needles are inserted along your “energy” meridians. This allows for re-balancing of your energy flow. Acupuncture was traditionally complemented with herbal medicine to relieve disease symptoms and chronic pain. Why use Acupuncture Treatment? Depending…
What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a “hormone” that is produced in your pineal gland and regulates numerous functions in your body. It is primarily responsible for the regulation of your body’s circadian rhythm. Why do you need Melatonin? In addition to regulating your body’s…
Caffeine is highly addictive and can be consumed in so many delicious ways. The scent of homemade coffee in the mornings is so comforting and is one of the best things about mornings! However, caffeine can be quite damaging when consumed in high doses, consistently. Following are a few of…
This Detox Chai Tea recipe serves as an excellent coffee replacement in the mornings! It has a robust, complex taste, while helping your body to heal and rejuvenate. Ingredients 1/2 Cup Filtered Water (You may use milk for a creamier tea.) 1/2 Cup Whole Grass Fed/Grass Finished…
What is the Paleo Diet? The Paleo Diet was created to mimic foods that our paleolithic ancestors would consume, before there was mass agriculture. On this premise, it usually exclude grains, mass produced sterilized dairy, and focus instead, on the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, healthy…
What is Sun Gazing? Sun Gazing is the ritual of looking directly at the sunrise or sunset to reap the healing sun gazing benefits of the sun. Sun Gazing Benefits and the Pineal Gland The Pineal Gland, which is located near center-brain, secretes the hormone melatonin. This hormone helps…
We all know we should be eating wholesome foods that nourish our bodies, and energize our cells. This Tomato Apple Basil Salad recipe not only delivers on both of these, but also helps our skin glow, and aids in detoxification as well, whilst being sumptuously delicious! This salad consists of…
Sauteed Spiced Pork Belly and Vegetables is a delicious easy recipe that fits into any of the Low Carb Diets such as Paleo, Whole30, AIP, or Grain Free. The star of this recipe is pastured raw uncured, unsalted, no sugar pork belly, that is sliced into small chunks. It is…
Cilantro has numerous health benefits including the ability to detox heavy metals as effectively, if not more, than drugs. It has a unique taste and smell, and you either love it or hate it! But hear me out, it is for your best health, that you consider making this refreshing…