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 Saturday, 12th of November 2011
Autumn is a time of change when our body has to adapt to the changing temperatures of heat to colder autumn air. During this time it is important to change our diets with seasonal foods to prepare our bodies for winter, boost our immune and stay healthy.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM) it is believed that [...]
 Saturday, 23rd of July 2011
From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, eating a healthy balanced diet is quite different from the standard Western Medicine view of proteins, carbohydrates, nutrients and vitamins. In TCM, having balance and harmony are key and a well balanced diet consists of all 5 tastes- sweet, salty, spicy, sour and bitter. All foods and herbs [...]
 Friday, 6th of May 2011
14 Day Raw Food Spring Cleanse
including Nutritional Consultation $65
Why Eat Raw Food?
Natural enzymes are present in the fresh foods we eat which help us digest and absorb nutrients properly. Eating processed food and overcooking food denatures these important enzymes which cause our digestive system to overwork. Over time this [...]
 Saturday, 16th of April 2011
Cupping is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy where a partial vacuum is created with plastic or glass cups and placed on the skin by heat or suction. Though this therapy has been associated with TCM, it has been recorded in history to be used by the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians as well.
Cupping [...]
 Sunday, 30th of May 2010
Summer is almost here! With the increase in temperature, we all need to remember to properly hydrate ourselves to prevent our bodies from overheating. Aside from drinking plenty of water there are other ways to keep the body hydrated. What we eat can have a warming or cooling effect. Therefore in the summer we should [...]
 Wednesday, 31st of March 2010
We all are exposed to chemicals on a daily basis through the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Our body has a natural process to eliminate toxins through our stool, urine and sweat. The organs process toxins to be eliminated however from time to time we do need a [...]
 Monday, 8th of March 2010
This is a great link I just came across. It’s a talk done by TED prize winner Jamie Oliver (celebrity chef on Food Network). He has great passion to change the way we all view food and to educate our children about food.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_oliver.html
I remember when I was in school, we were all taught the basic [...]
 Monday, 22nd of February 2010
Water is fundamental to life. Water has many critical functions such as temperature regulation, transports nutrients to the cells, eliminates waste products and lubricates joints and tissues. During exercise, proper hydration with the right balance of electrolytes is key for performance and safety. Having an electrolyte imbalance can be from either not drinking enough fluids [...]
 Monday, 21st of December 2009
Due to the huge response to our survey sent out last month regarding our upcoming Detox Program, we have decided to launch this program February 2010.
What is a Detox?
We all are exposed to chemicals on a daily basis through the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Our body has [...]
 Wednesday, 25th of November 2009
The holidays are just around the corner and for many people that means invitations to dinner parties with lots of eating. Enjoy the holidays but be aware of what you eat and how much you eat.
Here are a few tips to help avoid packing on the holiday pounds:
Choose to eat more healthy foods such as [...]
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