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Turmeric: An Anti-inflammatory Herb

Turmeric is an extremely popular herb that is used in hundreds of recipes. It is most well-known for coloring rich Indian curry. This spice not only tastes great, but provides some powerful health advantages,...

Author: Caitlyn Dagenet

Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD

Skingredient: Aloe Vera is Nature’s Skin Soother

What Is Aloe Vera? Aloe vera comes from the leaves of the Aloe barbadensis plant, which is a cactus-like succulent that commonly grows in tropical parts of the world. Aloe vera has been used for thousands of...

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Tea Based Herbs for Asian Skin Care You Don’t Want to Miss

There has recently been a rise in products featuring the oil or extract of the Camellia family of plants as the main star. The majority of the products use the leaf extract from the green tea plant Camellia...

Holiday Home Spa: Myrrh & Frankincense Bath

The origin of the word “spa” is generally attributed to the Belgian town of Spa, a town known for its centuries-old hot springs. Others believe that “spa” comes from the Latin acronym “Salus Per...

Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Skin Food: Why I Love Kefir!

I’ve been a fermentation enthusiast for years. You name it, and I’ve picked it! And after all of my ferments – vegetables, ginger beer, kombucha, and kimchi – kefir remains my...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

How-To: Choosing High Quality Herbs

Herbal remedies can work far better than you might think. They can be dramatic, rapid, dynamic and certainly effective. But – and it’s a big but – you must choose the right herb, in the right...

Author: Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa

Skin Food: The Sardine Bowl, A Perfect Lunch!

You’ve heard it before, eat more fish! But how? Fish can be expensive and quality fish is not always easy to find. Many large fish are also known to contain higher levels of mercury. So how can you...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

What to Look For in an Essential Oils Company

When choosing essential oils, you’ll want to be picky. Pure, high-quality oils are not particularly easy to find. Keep in mind that this industry is a huge new market, and there are plenty of companies out...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Natural Remedy Research: Herbal Treatments for Eczema

The number of eczema (AKA atopic dermatitis) cases is on the rise and the demand for natural therapies is at an all-time high. Fortunately, alternative healing disciplines, like Traditional Chinese Medicine...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

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Skin Food: Beauty Soup Recipe

The Chinese have a longstanding tradition of cooking with herbs (link to food as medicine) to nourish the body, fight off disease, and strengthen the immune system. Whether dining at a Chinese friend’s...

Author: Christina Kung DAOM LAc

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How-To: Make Your Own Green Tea Face Wash

Green tea’s skin benefits are all over the media these days. It’s been flaunted as a cure for everything ranging from acne to aging skin. Green tea is a tasty and healthy drink, filled with powerful...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

Skin Food: Wolfberry and Hemp Seed Smoothie

There are many reasons to love smoothies: they’re delicious, healthy, and portable! A well-made smoothie can provide you with up to 3 servings of your daily requirement of fruit and vegetables, all in...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

Facial Rejuvenation DIY: Shatavari Mask

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) introduced facial rejuvenation treatments during the Zhou dynasty (1121-770 B.C.). The earliest Chinese herbal book to include facial rejuvenation is the Divine Farmer’s...

Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

Herbal Teas For Youthful Hair

True hair care begins from within. If we want strong, healthy hair, we also have to give our bodies the nutrients it needs to produce it. Drinking certain herbal teas can provide us with these nutrients, and...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Rose Baths for Skin Rejuvenation

In many ancient medical traditions, the concept of vital energy that maintains balance is an important part of health. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this energy is known as Qi and is the driving force...

Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils or other aromatic parts of plants to help improve physical and mental health through smell. The ancient practice dates back as far as 6000 years in use in Ayurveda,...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

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Ten Ways to Reduce Stress

In times of adverse and demanding circumstances, we experience the feeling of stress. Family, work, relationships, finances, school, and health conditions can all contribute to a feeling of unmanageable...

Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Food as Medicine: Chinese Medicine Foods At Your Grocery Store

The use of food as medicine has been a long-standing, cultural tradition among the Chinese community. Whether it be in tea, soups, or stir-fries, all foods have associated tastes, temperatures, and functions...

Author: Christina Kung DAOM LAc

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Three Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Sunburns

Have a sunburn from spending too much time in the sun? Sure, aloe vera can be helpful but did you know that there are other treatments to help ease that pain. Here are a few ways that Traditional Chinese...

Author: Christina Kung DAOM LAc

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Essential Oils for Acne

Acne has affected almost everyone at some point in their life. For many people, it can be an ongoing challenge. Acne is caused by overproduction of oil and clogged pores which lead to the growth of the...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

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Acupuncture and Acne

For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used as a means of treating acne throughout Asia. Now it is gaining popularity around the world. But how does it work? How Does Acupuncture Treat Acne? According...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

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