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The Nobel Prize, Wormwood & What It Means for Your Health

What if an herb from a 4th-century Chinese text could save millions of lives—and did? That’s exactly what happened when Tu Youyou and her team rediscovered a Traditional Chinese Medicine remedy for malaria. The solution came not from a lab, but from an ancient book that recommended a gentler preparation method—soaking rather than boiling. That small detail led [...]

Superfood that I forgot about!

Here's a question that I get asked all of the time. I'm an acupuncture physician and an applied clinical nutritionist, and I'm the President of Longevity Wellness. I'm Cynthia Clark, and the question is, how do I spend the least amount of money on supplements and on healthcare? This question is really close to my heart because I grew [...]

Safe Natural and Effective PAIN Relief

Why are safe and natural cures for pain relief also so effective?  If you have ever experienced pain, or you're over 50, or you're an athlete, then you've probably experienced the frustrating and sometimes debilitating pain that limits your lifestyle.  WHY do they work, and what are my favorites?  As a triathlete and small business owner, I'm motivated to [...]

Chinese Herbs and Anxiety

Can Chinese herbs be used to treat even severe diseases like anxiety? Chinese Herbs Anxiety Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of health options including anxiety for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.  They are powerful supporters of mental health, as they approach it from a different standpoint altogether.  Here's why: in Chinese [...]

Pain killers, low back pain, memory and happy endings!

A Heartbreaking Story with a Happy Ending about lower back pain and pain killers Pain killers can cause personality changes and memory issues, but there is good news.  Some time ago a gentleman in his mid-40’s walked into my clinic with a story that really hit my heart. In his mid-20’s, when everything was going fine in life, he had [...]

Which Sunscreen is Safe? And THANK YOU!

Which sunscreen is safe?  I get asked this question a lot, therefore this is the first in a series on Sunscreen Safety. But first - THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to Ironman Texas for Lionfish Central fundraiser!  In just less than one week, we're at 84% of our goal!  We are SO grateful!  There's still time to join [...]