As research continues to emerge about the harmful effects of processed foods and refined sugars and fats on the human body, people increasingly turn to diet styles that allow the body to achieve a natural state of balance. Whether recommending...
Japanese dodder, or Cuscuta japonica, is a native Japanese vine that is parasitic to shrubs and trees. The plant has tiny pale, yellow flowers and yellow stems with red spots. The dodder produces a seed that ranges from a light straw color to...
Contrary to what you might imagine, qigong water exercises aren't done in a pool or even in a picturesque lake. Water exercises are movements designed to balance and stimulate the kidneys---the organ associated in traditional Chinese medicine or...
Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes drive many women to seek natural remedies and medications for relief. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine may offer support for hot flash sufferers. When used in conjunction with usual care methods,...
According to traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, the liver is an important organ that stores your blood, regulates your energy and supports your nails, eyes and sinews. Liver imbalances, as well as disharmony in surrounding organs, can affect...
Cellulite--pockets of dimpled fat that usually appear on your thighs, buttocks, hips and waist--can be difficult to lose. Many women turn to Indian Ayurvedic herbs in an attempt to banish cellulite. Ayurveda, an ancient healing system that...
Liver cancer is a dangerous and potentially deadly disease that must always be diagnosed and treated by a medical professional. Alternative health options such as Ayurveda, a natural and holistic healing system originating in India, may offer some...
Acupuncture has been used to treat a multitude of body aches and pains for thousands or years. It is believed to have begun more than 2,500 years ago in China. It is known as an Eastern approach to healing the body using a family of techniques to...
Mulberry tea leaves, also known as sang ye, come from the mulberry tree, which is native to China and is currently cultivated across most areas of the world. Silkworms feed on the green, spade-shaped leaves of the mulberry tree, which are...
Feeling angry is natural part of the fight or flight response for all people and is often a reaction to a threat, feelings of frustration, or the perception of being criticized. Anger can also be a more aggressive and protective version of...
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine and self-care originating in India. It attempts to identify the energetic imbalances within the body that cause a disease and restore balance with diet, lifestyle changes and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic...
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of herbal medicine and self-care. It works to restore health to the whole person by discovering the physical imbalance or cause of a disorder at its root. Ayurvedic herbal treatment goes hand-in-hand with...
The ancient art of yoga is more than just another form of physical fitness; it is a philosophical practice that encompasses proper diet, cleansing techniques as well as spirituality. Certain asanas, or yoga postures, and kriyas, or cleansing...
The Cleveland Clinic explains that when a person's liver is 5 to 10 percent fat in weight, she has a fatty liver. Also called steatosis, a fatty liver can lead to other health problems, such as scarring of the liver. Some people may have no...
