Change of Season Soup is an herbal tonic soup that strengthens the immune system during the vulnerable transition between seasons, and helps prevent colds and flu. It is usually taken ... Read More

Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), may be effective in decreasing alcohol intake. Kudzu root, a starchy white root native to Japan and China, has been used ... Read More

The appearance of your tongue can reveal a lot about your health. In Chinese medicine, different areas of the tongue are believed to reflect the health of the different organ ... Read More

In traditional Asian medicine, emotions and physical health are intimately connected. Sadness, nervous tension and anger, worry, fear, and overwork are each associated with a particular organ in the body. ... Read More

Menopause is defined as the time when menstruation has ceased. On average, it begins at 51 years of age. This means that if a woman lives into her 80's, she ... Read More

Although spring is the key time for detox, autumn is another important time to cleanse. Decreasing light and colder temperatures slow our metabolism, plus we have a tendency to eat ... Read More

Cauliflower is in the cruciferous family, along with broccoli and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables contain the phytonutrients indole-3-carbinol, or 13C, and sulforaphane which can act as anti-estrogens and be preventative ... Read More

Most women experience physical and emotional changes each month before menses. For some women, however, these changes are exaggerated and range from breast tenderness to irritability and mood swings. These ... Read More

Over 60 percent of people in the United States have varicose veins. Women, especially those over 40, are more likely to develop them. Learn about the natural treatments for ... Read More

According to national surveys, overall usage of alternative medicine jumped 45% between 1990 and 1997. A recent survey of 18 major HMOs and insurance providers, including Aetna, Medicare, Prudential, and ... Read More

Do you inhale your food? Are you so busy that even chewing seems like a luxury? Poor digestion is often at the root of many chronic ailments, such as low ... Read More