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Liver Support
The function of the liver is to assist with detoxification, digestion, hormone production, metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and storage of blood....
Lymphatic Support
The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph fluid. It is part of the circulatory system, delivering nutrients,...
Accumulation Diet
I am recently returned from a trip to Germany and France. I had training in Germany, so I extended the stay for a holiday visit. The training was...
Lessons and Time
Today is my birthday! I'm 25...again. No, really, I'm not ashamed to say I'm 39. Ask me how I feel when I turn 4-0 and I may sing a different tune,...
A Tree as a Lesson
As I was walking down the street the other day, I walked past an alleyway that caught my eye. Smack dab in the middle of the alley was a super tall...
Winning at Joint Health
One of the top reasons why people come to see me is for problems with one (or more) or their joints. Joints that are swollen. Joints that hurt....
TCM is a New Medicine!
Yes, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for 3000-5000 years. Yes, it is the oldest continuously practiced medicine in current practice....
What you want to know about TCM if you are a pharmacist and/or take herbs
I recently did a talk for a class of pharmacy students at the University of British Columbia. I wasn't sure what they might already know about...
Dog Day Morning, Afternoon, & Evening!
If you've read a few of my posts, you'll probably see that I sometimes use my dogs as examples of good health. It's not because they are healthier...
Relearn how to eat
When was the last time you thought about HOW you eat? No, I'm not talking about what you eat, that's another posting or two or three, probably lots...
Acupuncture reported: it he accurate?
This morning I just read an article written for the online version of the newspaper The Vancouver Sun. The Sun is a reputable newspaper, but clearly...
The way you do the things you do…
For months I had been complaining that the garage door opener in my building was not working well. I would point and press the button...no door...