Korean Red Ginseng’s Role in Nutrition
The most common ailments associated with ginseng treatments are fatigue, weakness, and male sexual dysfunction. Here are the most beneficial ways that red ginseng root can promote comprehensive health...
How Important is Nutrition?
Busy schedules and a need for convenience have led to fast food, processed food, and unhealthy take-out options for many - and not nearly enough fresh, whole food. Perhaps that is because we do not truly understand the importance of nutrition and how powerfully it affects our lives.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Treatment
There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, but there are holistic methods that can help to manage symptoms.
8 Benefits of Dong Quai
While it may not be well known outside the holistic community, Dong Quai is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's acknowledged as a valuable health supplement for women, most often used for hot flashes and estrogen balance.
Ironman Training – Day 8
Captain’s Log: Day 8 of Ironman training: swim 550 yd warmup, 550 tempo I remembered my swim bag! I remembered to replace my swim goggles! Yay! Today was another exercise in mind ficus & clarity - which was the topic of the webinar I recorded today. A fun exercise: the stranger in the lake next to me raced me [...]
Ironman Training – Day 7
My evening! Dinner date with an old favorite author, Brian Greene of "The Elegant Universe," a favorite exploration of String Theory. Here he is fielding questions at the World Science Festival. Topics are black holes, Hawkings Radiation and a note about how Hawking changes his mind about radiation being preserved - based on an argument in part from string [...]
Ironman Training – Day 6
Captain's Log: Stardate Day 6 of Triathlon Training. 50 minute run. Yo soy espanola estudiando. Escribir en espanol hoy. Escucho espanol mientras corro. !Hoy corri mui rapido! Corro mas rapido cuando huelo flores. Ahora voy a hacer una cena deliciosa. Buenas noches! I am studying Spanish. Today I will write in Spanish. I listen to Spanish while I run. [...]
Ironman Training – Day 5
Captain's Log: Day 5 of Ironman Training: One Hour Ten Minute Tempo (70-80% of max effort) Bike The 102nd episode of Star Trek The Next Generation, "Darmok" has the crew encounter a civilization whose language they can't translate. There's nothing wrong with the Universal Translator: they simply speak differently. An example: "Temba, his arms wide." What in the world [...]
Ironman Training – Day 4
Captain's Log: Stardate Day 4 of Ironman Training - 50 min bike ride. Roll out of bed at 6 for pre- Acupuncture Conference bike ride. Saddle sore from riding 2 days ago, and my shoulders are sore, too. But great news - I found my lube! <- Those tears are of relief! Missed finding the anti-fog, and wound up [...]
Is Acupuncture Effective for Senior Citizens?
Acupuncture may provide a more natural solution for seniors looking for fewer drugs but more relief. Here are three benefits that seniors can expect from acupuncture...