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Heart Afire: The Fire Element
The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just the anatomical organs of the same name. The organ systems include not only their physiological function, but also their mental, emotional, spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. There are many “correspondences” in what is known as Five Element theory (五行). This theory is one of the
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Valentine’s Day, TCM and Heart Health
Every February men all over the world flock to their local flower shops and jewelry stores in search of the perfect bouquet or piece of jewelry to express their undying love to their Valentine. Why? Nobody knows for certain, but there are at least a couple of theories.
One theory is a Catholic priest, Valentine, was imprisoned for helping Christians
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Give yourself the gift of smoking cessation!
One of the single most important things you can do to benefit both your long-term and short-term health is to quit smoking. According to The American Lung Association, the benefits of quitting begin in the first 20 minutes! You have likely tried before, maybe many times…think of those as just practice!
The problem:
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. First
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Nutrition for Heart Health OM Nutrition & Hypertension
Oriental medicine (OM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. OM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. OM nutrition for a hypertension emphasizes bitter flavors, sour flavors and energetically-cooling foods.
OM theory states the bitter flavor benefits the heart in moderation
6 daily habits to lower your risk of cancer
Quit the tobacco, and don’t start if you haven’t already
It should be common sense now that smoking or chewing tobacco can lead to multiple types of cancer. If you are trying to quit, you are not alone. Try joining a support group or making a plan for yourself to set goals for quitting. Facing addiction is hard, but not