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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.  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, 12th of September 2009 Foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates (breads, pastas made from white flour which is easily converted to glucose) interfere with healthy blood sugar levels. The caffeine in coffee may give you a boost in energy but it causes stress to the adrenal glands which disrupts the regulation of blood sugar levels. Alcohol also decreases [...] Saturday, 14th of February 2009 It’s Valentine’s Day and many of us are preparing foods that are thought to have aphrodisiac qualities to get us in the mood. So what are aphrodisiacs? They are foods which promote the release of oxytocin ( a chemical released in the brain to stimulate sexual desire) and they also stimulate blood flow to the [...] Friday, 16th of January 2009 Qi is the fundamental life force or energy in Traditional Chinese medicine. In India it is called ‘prana’ ;Japan it is called ‘ki’; ancient Egyptians called it ‘ka’; ancient Greek call it ‘pneuma’; Native Americans call it the ‘Great Spirit’ but no matter what it is called, Qi (pronounced –chee) is vital to life. Qi is [...] Tuesday, 18th of November 2008 Energy foods are foods which provide the calories and nutrients to fuel your body. So even though candy gives you calories and a boost of energy, it does not provide the essential nutrients which your body needs to grow and develop. Here is a list of the top energy foods for an extra boost of [...] Sunday, 16th of November 2008 A common concern people have is low energy and how to have more of it. How much energy you feel can affect your mood, motivation and productivity. We often make diet mistakes including skipping meals, drinking too little water, drinking too much coffee and overeating. All of these can leave you feeling less energetic. The [...] |
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