Coffee is a highly controversial substance among the health community, but I will be the first to admit the pleasurable taste (and effects) of a nice warm cup of joe. So I’ll begin with editorial disclosure, follow up with the research and conclude with what Chinese medicine has to say. Join me in the pursuit of the healthy bean after [...]
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Borbay, Caffeine, Chinese Medicine, Coffee, Dunn Bros, Energetics of Coffee, Food Therapy, Health Effects of Caffeine, Heart Disease, Insomnia, My Coffee Face, Nutrition, Qi, Tony Black
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February 25, 2010 – 12:57 PM
Last night’s Wellness Event, hosted by PURE Yoga East was a huge success and loads of fun. Many thanks to all the wonderful folks who turned out, and to PURE for hosting such a holistic event in their serene space. A truly inspiring group! See a photo recap after the jump.
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Biosyntonie, Chinese Medicine, Elena Pezzo, Equinox, ESEMA Healing Arts, Free Event, Health, Herbal Medicine, Justin Schantz, Laina Seplow, New York, Nicole Maggio, NYC, PURE Yoga, Wellness, Yoga
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February 23, 2010 – 10:56 AM
I’d like to formally invite you to a Wellness Event hosted by PURE Yoga East tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 24th 6:30-8:30pm. I will have a table at this event, offering complimentary herbal snacks, tongue and pulse readings, and ear acu-pressure for stress relief. Please stop by to learn more! If you already know the wonderful [...]
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Feb 24th 6:30-8:30pm, Free Event, Free Wellness Event, Manhattan, NYC, PURE Yoga, Shaun Bradley, Upper East Side, Wednesday February 24th, Wellness Event, Yoga
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February 23, 2010 – 10:56 AM
I’d like to formally invite you to a Wellness Event hosted by PURE Yoga East tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 24th 6:30-8:30pm. I will have a table at this event, offering complimentary herbal snacks, tongue and pulse readings, and ear acu-pressure for stress relief. Please stop by to learn more! If you already know the wonderful [...]
By Erin
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Feb 24th 6:30-8:30pm, Free Event, Free Wellness Event, Manhattan, NYC, PURE Yoga, Shaun Bradley, Upper East Side, Wednesday February 24th, Wellness Event, Yoga
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February 16, 2010 – 8:56 AM
Kung Hei Fat Choy! The Western calendar date of February 14th 2010 marked the Chinese New Year 4708: The year of the Metal Tiger. The Tiger represents the third year in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac – preceded by the Ox and followed by the Rabbit – and has many auspicious things [...]
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Bamboo, Change, Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, February 14th 2010, Health, Metal, Money, Risks, Valentine's Day, Wealth, Year of the Tiger
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January 26, 2010 – 9:20 AM
Ever thought that your morning muffin or stir-fry lunch contained not just sustenance, but healing properties? Ancient Chinese medical theory has ascribed certain energetics and functions to many common foods, that still remain true today. Such properties are very different from nutritional values (vitamins, calories, fats, fiber, etc), which came later in the evolution of the nature of food. Let’s [...]
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Also posted in Fertility, Health & Fitness, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Recipes, Water, Women's Health
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Tagged China, Chinese Medicine, Diet Therapy, Energy, Food Therapy, Hangzhou, Herbal Formulas, Herbal Medicine, Herbs, Kidney, New York, Nutrition, NYC, Trailmix, Weight Loss, Winter
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January 22, 2010 – 1:14 PM
Depression affects the quality of life for many individuals year-round, but has a significant increase in the winter months. As the sunlight reduces, the weather gets colder, and the sky gets gloomier – we, too, experience these changes in our bodies and state-of mind. There are many natural things we can do to boost our moods [...]
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Depression, EFA, Emotional Disorders, Exercise, Herbal Medicine, Herbs, Mood Swings, New York, Nutrition, NYC, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Women's Health
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January 20, 2010 – 10:43 AM
Tonight, I will be hitting the town for New York Artist Borbay’s first opening in Manhattan: Urbania. This is a one-night only exclusive showing at M&T Bank near the FlatIron Building, and you are all invited. Bring yourself and bring friends – beverages will be provided and visual works on display. Hope to see you there! (….and [...]
December 24, 2009 – 12:17 PM
Happy Holidays from My Home to Yours! Wishing you joy, health and happiness this season and always. In good health, Erin
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Christmas, Christmas Tree, Family, Happiness, Happy Holidays, Health, Holidays, Joy, Minnesota, MN, New York, NYC, www.erinhessel.com, Xmas
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December 20, 2009 – 12:23 PM
It is official, winter has begun in New York City. With a snowstorm leaving several inches of white powder on the city streets this morning, it reminds me of the wonder of this sometimes chilling season. Growing up in Minnesota, snow and cold temperature are no news to me. But still, the first snowfall of [...]
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Herbs, KD, Kidney, New York, Nutrition, NYC, Snow, UB, Urinary Bladder, Water, Water Element, Winter, www.erinhessel.com
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