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The Dangers of MSG (monosodium glutamate)
WHAT IS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE? Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer traditionally found in Chinese food. For over 50 years in the United States, it has been added to everyday foods from potato chips, soups, breakfast sausage and gravy to seasoning packets, fast food, prepared meals and baby food. It […]
What To Eat in Winter
‘Tis the season…to eat the correct foods in winter. With the winter solstice having just passed and the temperatures get a bit colder, the following ideas from Chinese medical theory apply. The most important thing would be to eat foods that are warm, both in their effect on the body and also […]
Brenda’s Easy Poached Pears
A lot of people are trying to cut down on processed foods and sugar intake, but we all still love a little something sweet now and again. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for spiced, poached pears that is quick, fresh and a healthier way to have dessert without all the sugars.
Should you eat a “raw food” diet?
People often use "raw" diets and assume it is very good for their body, sometimes ignoring the signs that their body is having trouble with a completely "raw" diet.
Eating Before Bedtime: An Acupuncturist’s Point-of-View
One key tip as an example of the medical brilliance of this time period is the following: always eat your evening meal no less than two hours before going to bed at night. Why? The body's first instinct…
Be Healthy: Coffee vs. Tea
We want to make sure you know that our main purpose is to make sure you stay healthy. So…at the risk of infuriating millions of Americans (likely because of the fear of the headaches they will experience from withdrawal if they discontinue use), I am writing this to offer […]
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