Billions of dollars are spent every year looking for the cure to disease, whether cancer,

AIDS, heart disease, or any of the other devastating afflictions that perpetually plague us.

While the noble efforts of these research scientists are certainly appreciated, perhaps our

focus has been a bit skewed. It is not suggested that we give up on the quest for

effective treatments, but rather that we bolster our understanding of creating and

maintaining health.… Read the rest

Buying an automobile is probably one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make.

When you consider all the hard work that went into your purchase I’m sure you would

agree that it only makes sense to protect your investment so that you get as much return

on it as possible. You understand that even though your car runs great, performs

magnificently, and looks wonderful on the outside it is imperative that you keep up with

regularly scheduled maintenance to keep it running smoothly.… Read the rest

There’s an old metaphor about a frog in boiling water. If you drop a frog in a pot of boiling

water, he will immediately jump out because of the sudden, drastic change in

temperature. If, however, you put a frog in a pot of tepid water and slowly bring it to a

boil, the temperature change will be so subtle that the frog will never know what hit him as

he boils to death.… Read the rest

It is estimated that approximately 3% of the population has a set of concrete, written goals. If the full impact of goal setting were realized, and more importantly the results it produces, we would undoubtedly see more people engaging in it.

In a follow-up study of one prominent university’s graduating class, the 3% of graduates with written goals outperformed
the other 97% combined!… Read the rest

The holidays are a big part of the fall and winter months. This is often a time to reconnect with family and loved ones, to attend social events, and celebrate your beliefs.

­Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extra commitments, nonstop activity, and pressure to get it all done. This can result in a lot of stress both mental and physical.… Read the rest

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved by living in balance with nature and the seasons. Winter, the season of the Water Element, is the season for slowing down, reflecting, and conserving our resources. We all feel this tendency, but we don’t always listen to our bodies.  In the Western culture, being active is rewarded and expected.… Read the rest

There is a beautiful legend about a Golden Palace that would please the heart of any person, but, that person must earn the key to the palace through his or her good deeds.

One day, Hung Di approached the Golden Palace and asked the door keeper “What shall I do to earn the key to the Golden Palace?”… Read the rest

In a world that sells dissatisfaction, it’s almost heretical to feel happy about your body. And on the rare occasion when body satisfaction is socially acceptable, it’s usually in the context of “Dang, I look amazing in my wedding dress/tailored business suit/perm/bathing suit/whatever I just spent a lot of money on in order to make me feel this way for a couple of hours.”… Read the rest

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?

Viruses, germs and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. According to Chinese medicine, they do not cause disease. When a certain organ system is already weak and unable to resist outside invasion, it is therefore prone to attack by germs, such as viruses and bacteria.… Read the rest

The dropping temperatures and colorful landscape can only mean one thing: fall is right around the corner. Also known as the Autumnal Equinox, the fall season begins on September 23 and lasts until December 21. During this time many people will succumb to illness, such as the common cold, flu virus (influenza) or infections, but the good news is that you can protect yourself from seasonal fall sickness by eating the right foods and seeking the services of a licensed acupuncturist.… Read the rest