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Monthly Archives: July 2016

6 Truths About the Not-so-sweet Side of Sugar

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A study published by the JAMA Internal Medicine found that more than 70 percent of Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar. Sadly, most of us are addicted to sugar, which happens to be hidden in most of the foods and drinks we consume. Added sugar can cause a whole array of problems that can be short

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Yin-Yang: and What It Means in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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by Qineng Tan, L.Ac., Ph.D.

 

The concept of Yin and Yang is central not only to the ancient Chinese philosophy called Taoism, but also to the philosophy and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a concept of dualism, meaning that everything in the Universe is made up of two opposing, yet interdependent, forces. One type of energy will

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Dr. Tan’s Tips for Managing Stress

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Cultivate practices that help you

release stress from body and spirit.

How to Manage Stress

Acupuncture is one great way to help you manage your stress and protect you from permanent health damage. Even though you may not be able to avoid stress, you do have the power to manage stress better so that it can’t build up, hurt you

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Don’t Let Stress Hijack Your Health

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It isn’t all in your mind. Stress affects your health at every level. Learn how to combat the negative effects of stress on your body, mind and spirit.

by Qineng Tan, L.Ac., Ph.D.

 

“But he was so young!” “But there wasn’t anything wrong with her!” Have you heard of someone you know–maybe a friend or a relative, maybe

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How to make a natural sunscreen at home

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Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your sunscreen, consider what you’re buying. Many common sunscreens actually contain chemicals that can be harmful to your body.

Chemicals to avoid in common sunscreens: Oxybenzone Retinol palmitate Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate Padimate O/PABA Nano or Micronized mineral particles

There are

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