The word “meridian” refers to a channel or path where the body’s “chi” or energy flows. Think of meridians as wires that cannot be seen yet move energy around. These wires are constantly circling the body and there are multiple entrances or exit ramps so that the energy can flow to the correct organ. The [...]
The time when many of us decide to spruce up our homes is upon us. As we welcome the arrival of spring and the warmer temperatures, you may begin to notice the dustiness left behind during the winter. As you’re busy cleaning and sprucing up, what cleaners are you using? Now is a good time [...]
If you decide to stop working out, you know that your physical fitness will begin to decline. The same holds for mental health. Stimulating the brain is key in ensuring that it remains sharp as a person ages. A study involving more than 1,500 people at least 70 years of age evaluated their risk of [...]
Rubia cordifolia, a plant that can grow up to almost forty feet tall, is native to many parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa and belongs to the Rubiaceae family of coffee plants, which is a type of flowering plant. It is also found flourishing along rivers and streams that flow through evergreen forests, sometimes going [...]
An autoimmune disease occurs when the body misinterprets a natural substance as though it’s a foreign invader and signals the immune system to fight it. Common diseases include diabetes (both Type I and II), thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. These diseases can wreak havoc throughout the body, and they also require [...]
Exercising and eating healthier are common New Year’s resolutions. After enjoying your holiday meals, you may be thinking about starting fresh and “detoxing” the body. While you can purchase products that claim to detox the body, what you may not know is that organs like the kidneys, liver, digestive tract and even the skin already [...]
The organs in the human body each perform functions vital to keep everything running smoothly. The heart, for instance, never takes a break, constantly beating and pumping blood 24/7. It is one of the most important organs that need to be taken care of as cardiovascular disease can lead to a host of issues. For [...]
A new year is here and you may already be hard at work on your resolutions, from getting some more physical activity in to paying closer attention to how you nourish your body. Getting started with changing your diet to healthier foods can be overwhelming, but our handy guide may help get you started with [...]
Names describing the pair of stages of growth of the plant genus Coriandrum sativum are cilantro and coriander seed. Cilantro is the life cycle's initial leafy period. It becomes known as coriander seed once the plant undergoes its flowering period and seeds start to form. Coriander is unusual in that it is simultaneously a herb [...]
Chances are you may not pay much attention to your breathing unless you’re in the middle of a hearty workout or feeling extra stressed. As something we do automatically every day, paying closer attention to how you breathe can help tremendously. Nestled in the neurological system is where you’ll discover the ties between shallow breathing [...]
