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 [...]
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Nourishing Chicken Soup
February 8, 2011 – 11:45 AM
Chicken soup is known in many cultures to help prevent and fight-off common colds and flu’s. The broth is deeply nourishing, while the pieces of chicken and vegetables are satisfying and filling. In Chinese medicine, chicken bone broth is said to deeply nourish the kidneys, and are often used in situations where the kidney energy [...]
Yoga for Infertility
February 6, 2011 – 2:10 PM
A recent article in the New York Times likened yoga as an effective mind-body therapeutic option to enhance fertility. While the focus of the article is on the restorative and stress-relieving benefits of yoga, acupuncture and massage are mentioned as important components to enhancing conception and efficacy of fertility treatments. Herbal Medicine is also mentioned, [...]
Points for Weight Loss
January 26, 2011 – 10:12 PM
This month we have been focusing on healthy solutions to keeping weight loss goals, a common resolution this time of year. We’ve discussed nutrition, given a nourishing recipe, and taken a moment to unveil myths surrounding soy (a popular low calorie, high protein food). One year ago we posted exciting information about the benefits of [...]
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 [...]
Tumeric Chicken
October 14, 2010 – 9:42 AM
Tumeric is a spice found in traditional Indian cooking and in most grocery stores, recognizable for its deep orange-yellow color. What you may not know is that it is also a potent herb, and recent research has shown the benefits of Tumeric to be quite astounding – from anti-inflammatory effects, enhancing weight loss and preventing [...]
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 [...]
Teachings From the Dalai Lama 2010
May 24, 2010 – 8:46 AM
His Holiness the Dalai Lama was invited to speak at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the fifth time since his first visit in 1991. Thanks to the Tibet Center and Healing The Divide, native New York City dwellers of all faiths and belief systems were privileged to witness this remarkable teacher [...]