Whether you are vegan or just want to have more options, there are a variety of sweeteners you can try instead of honey. Common honey alternatives consist […]
Delightful Honey Alternatives
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Resveratrol Supplementation Has the Potential to Combat High Fat Diets
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring, polyphenolic compound that is contained in grape seed extract, red wine, berries, and peanuts. This compound maintains many functions including antioxidant capabilities, […]
Gut Health with Probiotics and Natural Remedies
Our digestive system works hard all day turning our food into energy, extracting nutrients from our food, and getting rid of everything our body doesn’t need. Our […]
The Student’s Formula and Keeping your Spleen Happy this Fall
Now that the school year is underway and students are hard at study, we have to make sure that we are properly nourishing and supporting ourselves with […]
Why Statins Cholesterol Lowering Drugs are Bad for You
When you go for a Doctor’s visit and your cholesterol is above 200 or higher you are likely to leave from your visit with a prescription for […]
Berberine Enhances Insulin Sensitivity by Modulating Fat Storage
Inhibiting Fat Storage with Berberine Berberine has been shown to inhibit fat storage and enhance insulin sensitivity in those with metabolic syndrome by playing a role in […]
Preserving Digestive Harmony Through the Holidays
It’s coming to that time of the year again, where there seem to be treats to tempt around every corner. Good will power is always a good […]
Luo Han Guo: Sweet Fruit as Sugar Substitute and Medicinal Herb
Luo Han Guo (luohanguo) refers to the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori, formerly called Momordica grosvenori, a member of the Curcubitaceae (1). The fruit is well-known for its sweet taste; […]
Using Chinese Dietary Therapy in the Western Clinic
“When a person is sick the doctor should first regulate the person’s diet and lifestyle” – Most practitioners of Chinese Medicine will be familiar with this quote […]