The National Geographic recently published an excellent article about western science learning more about Traditional Chinese Medicine. It explains how aspirin, a commonly used drug was originally derived from a plant based herb, the willow bark. Our current treatment for malaria was derived from a flowering herb called wormwood (Artemisia annua). The western drug artemisinin, extracted from the active compound of wormwood, earned the researcher a Nobel Prize for medicine in

Overindulged during the holiday season? Admit it, it’s hard to say no to a delicious spread of holiday treats and a big serving of comfort food. It’s no wonder over 30% of people’s New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and shed extra pounds. The problem for most is the inability to be persistent with their goals. Most resolutions don’t last past January and it’s easy to revert back to old eating habits and lifestyle choices. There are no simple solutions. A balanced di