These lovely red berries are also called wolfberries or ‘Gou Qi Zi’.
Botanical name: Lycium barbarum
Goji berries, with their sweet taste, enter and work in a moistening and strengthening way upon the channels of the kidney and liver. The energetic temperature of these berries is neutral, which means that they can easily be used with [...]
Gout is a very painful type of arthritis that can come on suddenly with much redness, swelling, warmth, pain and inflammation. Arthritic gout is caused by an excess build-up of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is the end-product caused by the breakdown of purines. Purines are compounds that are naturally found in the [...]
Certain types of clay from the earth have an astringent, pulling nature. This cleaning ability is activated when wet clay goes through its drying process. When used externally on the body, this means that clay can be used to draw out toxins or other foreign particles from the epidermis. The external use of clay is [...]
Many herbal tinctures are made using alcohol as a base. The alcohol is used to extract and preserve the medicinal properties of herbs, but does not have to be consumed with the medicine. If you would like to prepare an alcohol-free version of the tincture for children or patients who cannot tolerate alcohol, follow these [...]
A woman’s moon cycle or menses can be a delicate and sensitive time, as deeper hormonal qualities surface from the interior ‘yin’ part of the body to aid in a natural purification. It’s a perfect time to take care of oneself. In addition to eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and fresh air, and working [...]
Plants can help reduce pollutants such as formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and benzene from the air. To reduce the concentration of these toxins in the house, place one plant for every 100-200 square feet.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde may be present in the following:
Carpet
Foam insulation
Particle board
Plywood
Some cleaners
Some fabrics
To help reduce the presence of formaldehyde in the house, consider adding some [...]
Tibetan Eye Chart
The design of this Eye Chart was created by Tibetan Monks to exercise the eye muscles. The Tibetans have used natural eyesight improvement for centuries. If used for a few minutes, twice per day, your eyes should improve greatly over a few months. Normal eyes shift rapidly and continuously. Eyes with defective vision [...]
See if you can add more following to your daily activities:
Do regular, gentle aerobic exercise: reduces stress
Practice deep breathing: combats tension
Try biofeedback training: teaches you how to relax
Meditate or pray every day: elicits relaxation response
Eat sufficent potassium (found in fruits and vegetables): regulates blood and volume
Practice yoga or tai chi: aids relaxation
Maintain appropriate balance of [...]
A healthy tongue is pink in color, with a thin white coating. This means that the body of the tongue (the part under the coating) is pink. This is because the color of the tongue relates to the circulation and strength of the body’s energy. We look at the tongue because it is our version [...]
The hair needs moisture and oil in order to stay soft, healthy and prevent falling. Men, women and children can all benefit from smoothing a little oil through their hair occasionally or on a regular basis. Adding natural oils for the hair will bring hydration and reduce breakage and loss. It’s really wonderful for dry [...]
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