by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 19, 2009 | Apples, Health, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods
The information below is taken from the website the worlds healthiest foods.According to the latest research, the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is fact, not just folklore. The nutritional stars in apples-fiber, flavonoids, and...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 10, 2009 | Depression, Essential Fatty Acids, Health, Healthy Foods, Managing Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Relief
This article is taken from the website The Worlds Healthiest Foods, this is a great site for information about healthy eating choices and much more.While food and depression can be linked, it’s difficult to make food recommendations in the case of depression and...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 6, 2009 | Acupuncture and Digestion, Chinese Medicine, Ginger, Health, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods, Seasonal Acupuncture, Winter, winter squash
The cold damp winter season has arrived in Chicago and across most of the country. Chinese Medicine believes that cold invades our body, exposing us to chills, colds, and headaches. To drive out the cold and phlegm and keep you at your best this season. Try...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 14, 2008 | Health, Healthy Foods, Lemons, Recipes, Tea
In my Chicago acupuncture practice I often recommend my patients drink tea with lemon. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is vital to the function of a strong immune system. Unlike oranges (which are also rich in vitamin C) lemons do not increase...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 18, 2008 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Common Cold, foods for autumn, Health, Healthy Foods, Miso Soup, Recipes
By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOMDid you know that Miso Soup with Scallions is actually an ancient Chinese herbal remedy for colds? In 300 AD famous herbalist, Ge Hong, writes about Miso Soup with Scallions in a book called, Bei ji zhou hou fang or Emergency Formulas to...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 11, 2008 | Anti-inflammatory Foods, Arthritis, Essential Fatty Acids, Ginger, Health, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods
These Fab Five Foods are Anti-inflammatory, Help Pain and Arthritis.1. Ginger is a natural anti- inflammatory and can be used as tea or as seasoning for foods. Ginger is also great for digestive and gynecological problems.2. Fresh Pineapple contains bromelain, which...
