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Foods to Increase Fertility: Traditional Medicine Perspective

Traditional Medicine categories food into their energetic qualities and how they balance the body. In a separate article, I will discussed Western nutrition guidelines--categorizing food into their vitamin and mineral content. However, you look at it, both have very similar recommendations on foods to eat and to avoid. The goal of traditional medicine is to create an internal environment where...

30 grams of fiber per day

FIBER is so critical for a health gut microbiome. I discuss more about the microbiome: click here to learn about microbiome or 8 steps to nourish your microbiome. If you are suffering from GI issues (such as constipation or irritable bowel syndrome), I always recommend getting at least 30 grams of fiber per day. Now, everyone is different so you should always talk to your doctor first. You can...

Poor Sleep, Insomnia, and What to Do

Not being able to sleep is one of the most frustrating, problematic issues to have. I get it, I have been there. The good news is, there are a few simple changes that may help improve your sleep drastically. The first is to identify what is causing your sleep issues. Often, it falls under one of these FOUR CATEGORIES: Your sleep environment, your sleep habits, your body, and your...

Metta Meditation – Loving Kindness Meditation

Metta meditation, also know as loving-kindness meditation, is a mindfulness based modality which helps deepens your meditation practice. My view on meditation is that there is no one meditation which is superior to others. Just as you need to exercise different physical muscles, you can utilize various forms of meditation to sharpen your mind muscle. I have linked a Scientific American article at...

Infinity Dream Scholarship

To apply for the Infinity Dream Scholarship, you must be a current graduating senior of Garden Grove High School. There will be a preference for students planning to pursue the medical profession or entrepreneurship. Applicants must have a High School GPA of 3.5 or greater. Preference will be given to applicants who have shown involvement in high school and community activities.  

Yin Tonics

In traditional philosophy, yin and yang describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. Many tangible dualities (such as light and dark, fire and water, expanding and contracting) are thought of as physical manifestations of the...

Bitter Melon Soup

FILLING 4 bitter melons 5-6″ long or 3 bitter melons 8″ long 1 lb ground pork 1 medium onion ~2/3 cup chopped 1/2 cup hydrated wood ear mushrooms chopped  1 pack of dried mung bean noodles chopped. ~1 cup hydrated.  2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce optional BROTH 3 cups broth 4.5 cups water sugar and salt for seasoning the...