Auspicious Chinese New Year Food

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The Chinese love to eat food that sound like or give the impression of different things.  There is one favorite that I always look forward to, the delicious satsuma orange (also known as a Mekan in Japanese).  This easy to peel citrus has few seeds if any at all and is sweet.  It brings about the idea of prosperity and good fortune both because it is sweet and because of its golden color. … [Read more...]

Gong Hei Fat Choi Happy Chinese New Year

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The Year of the Dragon is thought to be lucky.  Though the spicy, fierce dragon can be unpredictable so tread with care into this year.  In the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon few understood what the title meant.  The dragon is never fully seen and is always having some part of it's body hidden.  This means that though he is powerful, he holds hidden secrets.  This year is the year of … [Read more...]

Is your brain going nuts?

good for your brain and rich in omega oils

Clients ask me what they can eat to improve brain health in my resource on increasing the function of this often overlook organ I will discuss more tricks and techniques to make your brain a powerhouse (will include the link here when it is finished.)   In the mean time I thought I would share a few quick options you may enjoy.   In Chinese medicine Long Yan Rou of Longan fruit as you may … [Read more...]

Save Essential Health Services NOW!

As the year winds up efforts in Washington continue to define what essential health services Americans will need and want in 2014 when the ObamaCare plan comes into full effect.  Many may say that the ObamaCare plan may not survive the new congress (or under a new President) though in fact many States have already adopted health care plans that follow the ObamaCare guidelines.  What we know is … [Read more...]

Year End Evaluation

Health care costs skyrocketing

As the year winds down many clients are looking at how they may maximize their health in preparation for the New Year.  Here are some considerations from top to bottom, from outside to inside, to help you evaluate your health now before the New Year, right when you need it most.     Health care costs are among the greatest expenses we face today.  We are in crisis and we are … [Read more...]