Tag Archives: digestion problems

How Acupuncture works

Off The Cuff: Thoughts on Acupuncture How it works from a layman’s point of view Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) origins go back to ancient history so the common lay explanation of how it works does not usually involve how it … Continue reading

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GINGER – from the Antioxident Cookbook

Writer’s Note: Back to basics after last week’s lesson on how happiness plays an important role in your daily detoxification. But just to follow up with  one more idea. Your track to happiness should include what will bring it long … Continue reading

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Ancient Fasting – Modern Issues

I was recently inspired to go back to the Old Testament to read what was written about healthy diets. This was prompted by my blogger-friend Erika Glenn when in her December 29th article “Promise Fast: Fasting For The Promises of … Continue reading

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Bowel Gas and Carcinogenesis

Have you ever wondered how much damage you would do to yourself having to regularly hold your gas in? Then for your benefit, we return again this week to Michael Weiner, a nutritionist and doctor of ethno-medicine, whose book “The … Continue reading

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3-Day cleanse using all food

As you approach a Christmas celebration and the potential for ending a long season of overindulgence, you might consider the need for a body cleanse. On the other hand, maybe you are suffering from insomnia, fatigue, poor digestion, headaches, poor … Continue reading

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To Cook or not to Cook…

This is the question when you are seeking to preserve the anticancer components found in your nutrition-packed fresh fruits and vegetables. In “Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients,” by Dr Russell Blaylock (2003), I found two lists of common foods. One … Continue reading

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Simple Diet Strategies: The 80-20

More simple diet strategies for your better health. Let’s see how your current eating habits stack up against this recommendation from Alejandro Junger’s book “Clean Gut” (2013). Basic Principle – The 80-20 Diet Fill 80 percent of your plate with … Continue reading

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Supplements for Submarine Deployments

Life onboard a Navy submarine is a unique experience and it can be a challenging environment to preserve your long term health. Most of those serving are young studs who believe their bodies can handle a lot of abuse, which … Continue reading

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Balancing Health by Balancing Hormones

A quick note As part of my continuing education for my acupuncture license and credits towards my certificate in Applied Clinical Nutrition, this weekend I’ve been attending a seminar called “Balanced Hormones, Balanced Health” given by Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD. … Continue reading

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Gold Star Bowel Movements

Hi, Everyone This is my first blog post ever. It feels great! I have an idea to begin starting a discussion about good health as it relates to your bowel movements. Oh, yes, I have a passion for helping people … Continue reading

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