Oriental Medicine & Prevention
Avoid a Sore Throat the Chinese Way
 

"They say when radishes are on the market, people can forget pharmacies."

~ Zhang Qian, Imperial Envoy 2nd Century B.C.

 

The second week of January is one of the most common times of year for people to get sick. Kids go back to school and parents get back in the swing of a busy work schedule after the holidays. Our minds and bodies are synched and often when our minds are overwhelmed, it's our bodies that take the beating. Sore throats, stuffy noses, body aches, and even the flu are all common symptoms of a mid-winter slump. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a ready remedy-give your body the right fuel and it will run smoothly.

 

During the winter, people are often prone to eating heavier foods. There are several reasons for this: when the weather turns cold, hot and hearty meals are more appealing. Due to short days and long nights, people are also prone to exercise less, and certainly outside time is limited. There is simply more time available for...READ MORE

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One of the drawbacks of the internet is also one of its best perks. We are constantly online, but are also able to connect to people and places never before possible. Being constantly plugged in can sometimes make us feel like we are disconnected from what's right in front of us. Chinese medicine is all about balance: we feel our best when we've reached a balance with our external and internal influences. Taking time to unplug is important, but what about using social media and modern technology to help you balance and get the most out of the healthy, holistic lifestyle you love?

 

We live in a time where corporations and brand names flourish, but it takes real effort to buy local products and live sustainably. However, the very technology that has given us so many conveniences that may hinder health can also be used to promote it. Expand your local community of like-minded holistic healers and those that live green with a website like Kickstarter.com. Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects...READ MORE
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