Jade windscreen tea is a tonic made up of three herbs that are used to enhance the immune system. This herbal combination is thought to improve resistance to colds and flu, strengthen the lungs, and help to balance the body during periods of stress. Ingredients To make Jade Windscreen Tea, you will need equal parts…
The Anti-Flu Diet
Looking for ways to reduce your chance of getting flu this season? A study, published by The American Physiological Society found that mice were significantly less likely to contract flu when given quercetin, a powerful anti-oxidant found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. According to the study’s authors, the research also indicated that high…
Foods for Fertility
“Your body is like a garden… As in all gardens, the seed we hope to plant in our bodies grows best when we cultivate the ground and plant and nurture the seed in harmony with the laws of nature. You wouldn’t put a tender plant in clay soil without first tilling and amending the earth…
The 5-Minute Acupressure Face Lift
Here is a 5-Minute Acupressure Face Lift to smooth wrinkles and firm up the face. To draining the lymph system and smooth the skin • Begin at the center of the forehead using the thumbs, and stroke across the eyebrows. Repeat 3 times. • With the pads of the thumb, move from the outside edge…
Recipe for Nourishing Beauty – Sweet Rice Congee
Sweet black rice, when cooked with longan berries (euphoria longana) and Chinese dates, becomes a congee that nourishes blood and Qi. In the Oriental medicine system of food cures, these three foods work together to enhance beauty and longevity. • The sweet rice promotes the flow of liver Qi, which helps keep angry feelings at…