Jade Windscreen Formula, known in China as Yu Ping Feng San, is a classic formula estimated to be around 800 years old. It is comprised of three herbs: Bai zhu/white atractylodes (atractylodes macrocephala rhizome), Fang feng/siler root (saposhnikovia divaricata root), and the ... Continued
What to Eat When Sick ~ A Recipe for Recovery
We’ve all been sick at one time or another. Maybe you’ve been cozied up to the toilet all night with the stomach flu, maybe you’ve eaten something that doesn’t agree with you, or maybe you’re in bed with a whopper of a cold. Whether it’s the flu, food poisoning, or the cold ... Continued
Treating the Common Cold with Reflexology
It’s that time of year again. The kids are back at school and the whole family has increased exposure to any number of bugs flying around. You are conscious of boosting your immunity, keeping stress low, exercising and eating right. But what happens when you do succumb to a ... Continued
Herbal Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
With all the "buzz" regarding H1N1 (swine flu) you find online and see on TV, I thought it would make sense to write a balanced article regarding cold and flu remedies. Don't even get me started on the vaccine "hysteria" -- as if pharmaceutical companies can't manufacture enough ... Continued