Burdock Root is called ‘Gobo’ in Japanese and is often sold under this name. It’s cooked in a similar way to a carrot and looks a little like one too (except it’s brown on the outside and white on the inside). The taste of burdock is pleasant and a little earthy. In many parts of Asia, burdock is a normal everyday root vegetable that is seen as being very good for the health, especially for the liver and the skin.
Formula with Goat Milk Base Recipe: 1 quart goat’s milk (organic if possible) 200 micrograms folic acid (drops) ¼ tsp flax seed oil 1 drop vitamin E (mycellized) 1 drop beta carotene 1 tsp bifidus factor (lacto-bifidus) 1-2 milligrams B complex (if you can’t get drops, dissolve a 50 mg tablet in a 1 ounce […]
Inner health equals outer beauty. At In Good Health in Lafayette, CA, we’ve been giving beauty rejuvenation treatments since 2000 and are certified in advanced constitutional facial acupuncture. For thousands of years, Asian medicine has been used for longevity and the maintenance of the skin. Acupuncture and herbal therapies can boost both health and beauty. They […]
Acupuncture and herbs can help reduce the symptoms of many imbalances and illnesses by addressing the underlying causes. Both acupuncture and botanical medicine can work in conjunction with western forms of treatment to help you stay in good health. Here’s a review of some of the most common conditions we treat in Lafayette, CA: Allergies: […]
St. John’s Wort extract is effective as an anti-depressant in the management of mood disorders. The herb is called ‘Guan Ye Lian Qiao’ in Chinese. However, because St. John’s has an important side effect of increased photosensitivity, it may be best to consider it as a winter time remedy. See research on the treatment of […]
Properties of Hawthorn Berries Cardio-tonic (strengthens the heart muscle) Diuretic (promotes urination) Astringent (solidifies loose stool) Hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) Physical Effects Heart and cardiovascular tonic Relaxes and dilates blood vessels Lowers blood pressure Improves general circulation and blood flow Strengthens damaged or weak heart muscles (increasing the heart’s efficiency) Exerts a scrubbing action on […]
Laptop computer use can effect fertility for men, particularly when they are placed on the lap for long periods of time. Having a computer near the torso, organs and glands for long periods of time, has various negative effects. This is true for males, females and even animals who might lounge near computer equipment often […]
50 grams Hawthorn fruit (Shān Zhā) 150 grams Walnuts (Hu Táo Rén) sufficient water for soaking and boiling 6 TBS honey or ¼ cup sugar Soak the walnuts overnight or at least ½ hour. Rinse well and moisten with new water. Grind this walnut and water mixture into a thick liquid. Add more water to […]
Mung beans bring healing to the body especially in the spring and summer time, when temperatures are hotter. The sprouts can help to detoxify the body, clear internal heat, and quench thirst. Here’s a tasty recipe from my friend Linda: Korean Mung Bean Sprout Salad (Sukju namul) Water — 4 cups (enough to immerse sprouts) […]
Kudzu root ‘Ge gen’ the invasive plant of the south, really does have some great value. In fact, its unusual ability to grow several feet in one day is testament to its strength and ability to replenish the body’s resources! This healing, fibrous root can be used as a cooling, regenerative medicine and is common […]
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