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AW, SHE HAS HER MOTHER’S…?

AW, SHE HAS HER MOTHER’S…? It’s almost a newborn’s rite of passage. A baby can’t escape having its looks scrutinized to determine what he/she got from whom. Grandma’s nose, Dad’s eyes, Mom’s mouth, Grandpa’s ears, and on and on. What we never consider is that maybe the baby inherited someone’s constitutional imbalance as well. Out …

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What’s In Your Carton?

If you’re like most people, before buying eggs at the grocery store you open the carton to check for broken shells. You’re probably not too surprised when you come across a cracked egg or two and you simply continue your search, rendering the previous carton useless. As you proceed, you notice that some cartons contain …

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What is Yang Sheng? by Kevin W Chen, MPH, PH.D.

Yǎng Shēng may be the most important concept in TCM and the culture of Chinese health.  The Chinese word “Yang” means to nurture, take care of, and nourish; “Sheng” means life, birth, and vitality.  Together “Yang Sheng” means to nurture or nourish life — fostering health and well being by nurturing body, mind and spirit …

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