by karmazenacupuncture | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
The value one places on their health is extremely important. I think about that when I talk to patients and hear accounts of their health and how it impacts their lives. Even, the wealthiest person cannot just purchase good health. From the injuries I sustained,...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many Chinese herbs are also foods. One such herb is ginger, which can be used in cooking as well as in teas. Ginger is considered warm in nature. Different parts of ginger as well as different forms of ginger are considered different herbs in Chinese medicine with...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Turmeric isn’t just a spice used in food and drinks. The different parts of the turmeric plant are considered as different herbs in Chinese medicine and are used for their medicinal purposes in Chinese herbal formulas. It’s another example of food as medicine. ...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many foods that we eat everyday are considered herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. One such herb is watermelon. Xi Gua is Chinese for watermelon. In Chinese culture, watermelon represents prosperity, and the seeds represent abundance. It is a great food to...
by karmazenacupuncture | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” These words were spoken by Hippocrates. These words still reign true today. We are what we eat and drink, as it has a huge impact on our overall health. When we eat properly, we are able to properly care for our...
