Detox. The understanding of what detoxification is and why you need to detox is not as easy as it seems. First we need to go over some definitions. 1. Depuration; obsolete to promote the elimination of waste products from the body. 2. Detoxification; the metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or … Continued
By Dr. Alison Kerns Eczema and psoriasis are two of the most challenging chronic, everyday skin conditions encountered in dermatology. Both eczema and psoriasis tend to have a genetic component and they can be triggered by stress and environmental factors. Neither condition is contagious nor infections and they cannot be transmitted by external contact or … Continued
by Debbie Yu LAc, RYT Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers us a wealth of health related knowledge that is in tune with the seasons. How do we nourish ourselves in the fall? What foods are ideal in the fall? How can TCM help you with your skin as the weather becomes more dry and cold? … Continued
By Nichole Santoro, LAc LMP Soak your beans! This is really about preparation. If you can roughly prepare the menu for your week and make some key dishes that can serve for several days, then it is much easier to stay on track through the process of cutting out foods. Finding those keys dishes is … Continued
by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz, ND High blood pressure is defined as a reading above 140/90 for 3 separate measurements. We all know that age, race and family history contribute to this diagnosis, but what habits and lifestyle choices do we make that may also contribute to this potential killer? Obesity– Yes, we would … Continued
by Dr. Alison Kerns, ND First, let’s clarify a difference in terminology between the term “detoxification” and another related concept, “depuration”. Detoxification is a metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. However, depuration is the process of helping the body to remove these unwanted materials … Continued
Patients, Colleagues, Friends, and Community-Members, Summer is nearly here! But, are you ready for it? Do you feel the way you want to feel? Do you look the way you want to look? Well, we have an incredible opportunity to offer you to help you answer YES to both of those questions. Dr. Alison Kerns … Continued
Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz The job of an antioxidant compound is to neutralize dangerous free radicals in your body, including your eyes. A few of the antioxidants that have been shown to be of particular benefit to your eyes include: Lutein – a naturally occurring carotenoid, found in green leafy vegetables, as well as yellow and orange … Continued
By Nichole Santoro, LAc Chrysanthemum flower (or Ju Hua) has been used by the Chinese as a medicinal herb in teas for over 3,000 years. It is cooling, fragrant and light and can be used in the early stage of a common cold with fever, headache and red eyes. It is also useful to cool … Continued
Hi Folks, This month is all about the gallbladder, and how it relates to digestion. Make sure to click the link below for a PDF version of the Apr 2014 Newsletter that is written monthly by AIM Staff. As always, we work hard to bring you the best health information possible around our monthly theme, and … Continued
