Stress and Its Many Hats

“Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the organism pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older.”

Dr. Hans Selye, also called Dr. Stress

Stress seems to have become commonplace nowadays. Everybody talks about it and everybody is ready to give you a word of advice on what you should do when you feel stressed. But what does stress really mean? And is stress really only the bad guy? Read more>>>

Overview and Treatments for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

By the estimate of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as much as 5-12% of the US population suffers from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD). Common therapies such as ice, chewing on softer foods and temporary pain drugs may bring some relief, but if you are one of the 15% of the above number that develops chronic TMJD, you surely know that these therapies are like giving massage to a wooden leg. Read more>>>

Acupuncture in Stomatology – Research, Treatments, and Concepts

“For there was never yet philosopher


That could endure the toothache patiently.”


~William Shakespeare

 With my next dental visit drawing near, I “coincidentally” came across the above quote from Shakespeare. Needless to say it immediately occurred to me that my next article should definitely be on teeth - and everything related to them. Read more>>>

Depression may have touched each of us at some point in our life. But you were probably able to bounce right back in no time. If in the past depression was only referred to in advanced clinical depression cases, nowadays the word depression has stretched its meaning to the point where every little step wherefrom the expected outcome does not follow, can result in "depression". Read more>>>

ABC of Healthy Eyes

The most complex organ besides the brain, the eyes diligently serve us as the most sophisticated camera that ever existed. For example, our eyes can see more than 10 million color hues and record over 24 million images over a lifetime.

As we age, our whole visual system undergoes changes and usually around the age of 45 many people become aware of some pathological changes. Menopausal women experience a quite bothersome dryness while elderly adults even have difficulty in raising their eyes up. Read more>>>

Our Daily Calcium (Part II) – Triple Strong Calcium Plan

Learning about calcium’s functions and its related diseases is all fun and interesting but the bottom line is that we need useful information that we can actually apply in our daily life.

Here it is! Not only a triple strong calcium plan but how about a triple square plan? OK, enough mathematics, let’s get it going already.

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Our Daily Calcium– Part I

Calcium, the mineral present in the largest amount in our body, plays a vital role in many physiological processes, from birth to advanced age. We all know how important calcium is for the growing child or how it affects people with osteoporosis.  But calcium does much more than that and a correct diet involves much more... Read more>>>

Seen through the eyes of today’s society, Acupuncture still is a rather vague notion. Quite paradoxical, I dare say, since it is one of the oldest recorded healing modalities. Anyway, the simple awareness of its effectiveness and well-established and well-deserved reputation as one of the main healing modalities in China and other countries won’t help you understand more about it. Read more >>>

The Secret of a Perfect Coffee

Do you feel you can’t get yourself started in the morning till you've had your cup(s) of coffee? You're not alone, to be sure! But have you wondered why so? Is it caffeine that gives the kick or it’s rather a psychological trick? Probably both! Many of us could make our body more active and ready for action just by drinking a cup of water. I am taking a wild guess here and I think many of you are smiling only at the thought of replacing coffee with water. Read more>>>

Pollen, a Blessing and a Curse

Pollen can trigger different reactions in people. While allergic sufferers might have a fit only at the sound of this word, others might be quite excited by the potential opportunity of enriching their diet with a high nutrient food. After all, would you say no to an energy-boosting and totally healthy food? 

The irony is that while inhaled pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people, if ingested it can actually treat allergies. How can that be? Well, strange as it might seem, the explanation is simple.  Read more>>>

The Politics of Chinese Herbs

Would one be correct in thinking that designing an herbal formula is simply a matter of blending a few herbs together? Not quite correct. With your permission, I will endeavor to enlighten you on this point. Devising an herbal formula is a complex process, which requires much more than thinking symptomatically and merely blending herbs together. It’s sort of like cooking. A meal is not just ingredients put together; it rather involves a touch of art and skill. Read more>>>

Chinese Herbs Formulas - a Story of a Legacy that Became History

Chinese Medicine is still relatively new for some people in US and sometimes I come up against the skeptic’s question: does Chinese Medicine work? I don’t quite understand those energy pathways and then those Chinese Herbs, and how would I know that this kind of medicine is trustworthy. My husband always says that he loves skeptical people, just because he can see how people’s reticent attitude is revolutionized after sampling... Read more>>>

Eating Healthier Just Got Easier

When it comes to food, today’s market offers products that are probably tastier than they have ever been. How can it be different? The food industry of today is a business above all, even when it comes to whole food stores industry. Read more>>>

Chinese Herbs in a Nutshell

If you know a few things about Chinese herbs, then the title might give you a giggle, as you well know that not even the tip of the iceberg can be touched in a few hundred words article. Well, I’m fully aware of that! So, let’s think of this as an intro to the magic kingdom of Chinese herbs. They have changed my life with their wisdom and healing powers, and I think I owe it to them, myself and you to share some facts that might surprise you more than you’ve ever thought.

First of all, did you know that the phrase Chinese herbs does not necessarily imply that those herbs originate from China, but rather that they are applied through Chinese Medicine concepts? So, here we have our old friend Dandelion - if we call it Pu Gong Ying, it becomes a Chinese herb. Read more>>>

Do I Hear Bubbles?

I think I couldn’t find a better topic to begin with in 2010 than something as vital as the air we breathe – water. When your habit changes from drinking only 1 or 2 cups of water every day, I guarantee you will feel as though you have been reborn or washed on the inside – both spiritually and physically. And if you don’t quite get the spiritual part, then the increased bowel movements might let you know for sure that something is being cleansed. Read more>>>

A Glimpse of 2010

Here we are, standing on the threshold of a NEW YEAR: 2010! With good and bad, another year has passed and, ready or not, we are facing a brand new challenge. 2010… this word seems to be tripping off my tongue. There’s something special about it, at least to me. Read more>>>

Digestion for Good Health 

Good digestion involves different systems and organs and is one of the most important factors to keep healthy. In many cultures it is believed that as long as digestion is still working one has good omen of recovery.

Goldenseal, also known as the “King of the Mucous Membranes”, has gained its top position due to its stimulating effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract and properties... Read more>>>

Tired after too much work and stress, need a boost for everyday life, feel like your body can use some help? Well, a tonic formula could be the right answer. The whole body can benefit from a well-designed tonic. Bearing in mind that our food is often poor in essential nutrients due to land overuse, herbs can... Read more>>>

Herbs that Counter Environmental Pollution and Detoxify

Detoxification has become almost a fashion for many people.  The whole market is flooded with different kinds of products to aid cleansing, some very helpful while others useless or even worse, harmful. However, there are real concerns and legitimate reasons for detoxification.  Read more>>>

Life Without Acid Reflux

There is no better time of the year to talk about acid reflux than the Holiday Season. The delicious meals can be a challenge for our will to stop eating when full. Our best choice would then be to have a balanced diet all year round, so when... Read more>>>

Herbal Medicine, a Key to Healthy Veins

From varicose veins to deep vein thrombosis, vein problems widely range from pure cosmetic concerns to serious and possibly life-threatening consequences.

To get a good grasp of venous disorders we have to first understand the anatomy of veins. Extremity veins can generally be classified in superficial and deep. In order to help the venous blood return to the central part of the body, there are valves throughout the whole venous system to help push it upwards. Read more>>>

Read Yeast Rice - a Natural Alternative or Nothing More than a Drug

Red yeast rice is commonly viewed as one of the best alternatives for keeping under control unhealthy cholesterol levels. However, some sources argue that red yeast rice is nothing more than a drug. Red yeast rice is a statin, like the majority of cholesterol drugs lowering. Does the fact that it is a whole ingredient and not just... Read more>>>

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