by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 10, 2009 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Cranberries, Gou Qi Zi/Goji Berries, Health, Recipes
Hey Folks, here is a wonderful winter recipe from from South Loop Acupuncture.OATMEAL TERI STYLEGood quality oatmeal (I usually use rolled oats or a combination of rolled w/ flax seeds)Rice milkWalnutsDried cranberries or goji berriesHoneyWalnuts are good for the...
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 2, 2008 | Health, Presidential Candidates, Recipes
A fun idea for election night. These were made by my mom.
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 14, 2008 | Chinese Medicine, Health, Recipes, winter squash
A Fall Recipe from The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and SpaPumpkins are a winter squash with a sweet flavor that soothes Vata dosha. The cheerful pumpkin’s orange flesh is also packed with beta carotene, an antioxidant that helps improve immune function and reduce...