One of my favorite things about the beginning of spring is the incredible smells that waft through the fresh air. New tree blossoms, freshly cut grass, daffodils and tulips, and…

As a lifelong student of the healing properties of nature, I have long been intrigued by the unique healing power of mushrooms since I began studying herbs as a teen.…

I recently had the honor of returning to my alma mater – Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine – to deliver a speech to the graduates. Below is a transcript…

Article Update, June 2019: Glyphosate Contamination in Still Affecting Foods Marketed to Children Since the original writing of this article in 2017, news broke on potentially unsafe levels of glyphosate…

I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely fascinated by tea—it’s history, many flavors, health benefits, the ceremony around it, how it’s shaped cultures around the world, tea as…

You’ve heard it so many times. Drink more water and you will be healthier. And you want to. In fact, you have every intention of doing so. You may have…

Spring is certainly in “full bloom” here in Southern California. We had an abundant amount of rain this winter (after many years of very little rain and drought conditions), and…

Many patients seek out acupuncture and herbs as a way to overcome specific health challenges such as chronic pain, hormonal issues, digestive complaints, anxiety, and sleep issues. In the West,…

Adopting an attitude of gratitude has become a healthy trend of late. Part of this is due to emerging science validating the health benefits of practicing gratitude, including: A more…

If there is one area of nutrition that has everyone confused, it’s which fats and oils are truly healthy. Widespread use of canola oil is a prime example of this…