Taixi, or Kidney 3, is the source point of the kidney meridian and an excellent point to massage whenever feeling fatigued. To locate Taixi, first locate the medial malleolus, that bone on the inner ankle. Then, locate the Achilles tendon that runs down the back of the ankle. Directly between them you will find the…
Mango and Peach Salsa
An easy and healthy peach and mango salsa recipe. The delicate flavors of mangos and peaches combine with onions and garlic in this sweet-and-savory salsa recipe. Try it with chips for a light snack on a hot summer night, or add to a vegetable burrito for an unusual twist. INGREDIENTS: 2 mangos, peeled and chopped…
Anti-inflammatory Diet
Your diet plays a crucial role in helping you avoid or control arthritis. The first objective of a healthy diet is to help you lose weight if you are overweight. Being overweight can cause additional stress to your joints. Another way a balanced, varied diet can help ease the pain of arthritis is by providing…
Healthy Brain Habits
Here are some steps you can take to help optimize brain health and sharpen your memory: Eat More Produce – Studies that focus on food and memory show that the more produce you eat, the better. One 25-year Harvard Medical School study of more than 13,000 women showed that the participants who ate relatively high…
Acupuncture Point for Mental Clarity: Du 20
Feeling a little foggy? Having trouble concentrating? Massage the acupuncture point, Du 20 for some mental clarity. Du 20 is located on the top of the head, midway between the ears. It is used to clear the mind and improve focus. Stimulate the point with your index finger for 30-45 seconds for a quick “brain…