Aging is a natural process, and although we achieve greater longevity than preceding generations, we often gain time without being healthier in those extra years. This is, at least in part, due to our lack of emphasis on Essence, autophagy, and hormesis. In this...
Hi everyone. I’m getting excited about giving two live talks at the annual Medicines from the Earth conference next weekend. This conference is a rich compilation of knowledge and wisdom about the role of botanical medicine in health and disease. It’s been an honor to...
The term “qi” is a concept, it is an approximation, just as all of our scientific models are, and its utility in the context of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is indisputable. The mystery of the qi concept has been a stumbling block for the...
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and it profoundly affects our quality of life. The American Cancer Society has been gathering data regarding cancer incidence and associated deaths since 1951, and their 2017 analysis predicts 1,688,780...
As we approach the darkest and coldest time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I am compelled to share with you one of my favorite and most effective strategies for avoiding colds and flus. I have used this method many times myself, and I have guided hundreds of...