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Supplementing the Thyroid for Optimal Function

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Supplementing the Thyroid for Optimal Function Written by Emily Edmonds, L.Ac There’s a hummingbird in the garden in front of the office.  She has in the space of a week created a nest and laid two eggs.  I’ve never seen such tiny eggs!  She watches carefully for intruders that would disturb her babies, and flies

Natural Ways to Treat Allergies!

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Allergies and Chinese Medicine: It is spring time, an exciting time for growth and transformation! The flowers are out, the weather is getting warmer, and we can finally go outside and enjoy the benefits of all the rain we have had in the winter.  Then, there is the sneezing.  The itchy eyes.  The runny nose.  The

Happy Chinese New Year, welcome the Year of the Ox!

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Happy Chinese New Year, welcome the Year of the Ox! This is the Year of the Metal Ox!  Say goodbye to the Year of the Rat! Oxen are symbols of persistence and honesty. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a faithful friend that makes great contributions!  People born in the Year of the Ox are

A Quick Anti-Inflammatory Remedy for our Canine Friends

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A Quick Anti-Inflammatory Remedy for our Canine Friends It is Winter Time!  Winter is a time for us to gather together, drink warming teas, meditate and self-reflect.  And it’s also a good time for warming spices – ginger, turmeric, and orange peel.  This remedy below can be used in teas, soups, broths or whatever dish