How to Stop Eating Junk Food

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Twinkies, ho hos, and ding dongs, oh my! Everywhere we turn there are unhealthy foods tempting us. If you’re like me it can be a struggle to pass up these foods. What is going on? You may be stuck in the dietary pleasure trap! This is a foreign concept to most of us. However, Dr. [...]

The Benefits of Eating a Plant Based Diet

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I switched to a plant-based diet almost 30 years ago and I can remember my apprehension in doing so. What would I eat on a plant-based diet? An obvious answer seemed to be plants, but was that it? Why should I even eat this way? If you are thinking about making the switch to a [...]

Five Healthy Living Tips from Chinese Medicine

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We all want to be in the best health possible. For most of us, that includes getting a good night’s sleep, having lots of energy, and living a pain-free life. Unfortunately, we are inundated with confusing and conflicting information on how you can be your healthiest, so it’s hard to know where to start. Almost [...]

Food Cravings and What They Mean

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Food cravings are funny things. I’m sure you are familiar with the stereotypical pregnant woman who craves pickles and ice cream. Another common example of a food craving is mixing really good chocolate with cheap salty snacks. From time to time, we all have food cravings. And in Chinese medicine, what you crave can offer [...]

The Dangers of Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks are certainly all the Rave — but are they really healthy for you or are they dangerous for you and your children? Walk into any grocery or convenience store and you’ll find them lining the shelves in a variety of names, Monster, Rock Star, Red Bull, just to name a few. Today the [...]

How Much Sugar is Really in Soda?

Recently I uploaded a video on YouTube discussing the amount of sugar in soda and Vitamin Water.  You’ll be shocked when you discover just how much is in there. Check it out by clicking on the video below: What did you think of that?  Let me know by leaving a comment here, or stop by [...]