Contagion, a recent film centered around the spreading of global viral infection and effort to find a cure, got my attention not through the use of popular celebrities or semi-provocative plot but through the mention of Forsythia – a possible cure for the epidemic taking the lives of millions in the film. Forsythia, a well [...]
Tag Archives: Herbal Medicine
Homemade Kombucha
April 14, 2011 – 10:48 AM
Kombucha – a lovely, slightly effervecent, detoxifying, energizing and digestive enzyme-boosting cocktail. It now adorns grocery store shelves and sells for $5.00 per bottle. At first sip, this beverage can be sour and intense in flavor. Make it at home and this bite mellows to a refreshing after-dinner-digestiv. Kombucha is good for you, and is [...]
The Soy Story
January 24, 2011 – 3:57 PM
Over the past decade the soybean has been heavily marketed in this country for its healthy effects and as a low-fat, high protein substitute for dairy and meat products. But recent research is saying that there may in fact be a real case to support “too much of a good thing.” With breast cancer, obesity, [...]
New Cancer Research
November 10, 2010 – 11:29 PM
A recent article by Dr. Mark Hyman on the Huffington Post completely caught my attention – so much so, that I felt compelled to share it with you here on my blog. The article discusses the faultiness in current cancer treatments, and the need to change tactics. While this area is not a particular specialty [...]
Seasonal Allergies No More
October 7, 2010 – 1:25 PM
This year has been a tough one for allergy sufferers in NYC, as environmental allergens have been at an all time high. If you are suffering with chronic seasonal allergies, acupuncture and herbs have some wonderful solutions for your symptoms – without the nasty side effects. While many over-the-counter allergy medications can help people through [...]
Slow Medicine
September 1, 2010 – 1:00 PM
Various aspects of life and industry have begun to adopt a Slow Movement policy to yield sustainable quality and equitable results. The principle foundation of “Slow” is to counter the “hurry up!” mentality of modern society and help bring awareness back to the present moment. Fast food, fast life, non-sustainable farming and the eroding of [...]
Vitamin D
July 29, 2010 – 7:41 AM
It is by far the most-talked about vitamin this year – with growing research proving that a Vitamin D deficiency can cause not only calcium deficiency (which can lead to osteoporosis), but other serious illnesses and hormone imbalances. So why all the fuss now? A study done in 2007 found a whopping 50% of women [...]
A Brief History of Medicine
June 28, 2010 – 8:07 AM
“Doctor, I have an earache…” 2000 BC ~ “Here, eat this root.” 1000 AD ~ “That root is heathen; say this prayer” 1850 AD ~ “That prayer is superstition, drink this potion” 1940 AD ~ “That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.” 1985 AD ~ “That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.” 2000 AD [...]
My City Garden
April 12, 2010 – 1:25 PM
As an a herbalist, I love plants – primarily studying and utilizing them for nutritional and healing purposes – but they are also beautiful to look at and liven up the room. They are truly inspiring and we have a lot to learn from their nature and individual properties. Having said that, I sheepishly admit [...]
PURE Wellness Event – A Great Success!
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.