Turmeric: Nature’s Anti-Inflammatory
Most of you know that I enjoy cooking—my intention is to create food that is not only delicious, but deeply nourishing. As an herbalist, I’m especially interested in the health benefits of common...
View ArticleCannabis: history, fantasy, medicine
Cannabis: history, fantasy, medicine. We hear a lot lately about medical marijuana and cannabis. It seems like new legislation is introduced daily. Since 1996, starting with California, 23 states have...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Block: Herbal Medicine
What is your philosophy regarding using herbal medicine to treat cancer? My research staff and I have been delving into the area of tumor molecular growth pathways and nutrients/herbs for over a dozen...
View ArticleHow does Green Tea Contribute to Weight Loss?
Green tea can lead to effective fat loss while preserving muscle, turning you into a lean fat burning machine. Green tea catechin ECGC keeps levels of the fat burning hormone norepinephrine high so...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids and Breast Cancer Is There a Connection?
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for health and necessary for many functions in the body. Because they’re not produced in our bodies, they must be acquired through...
View ArticleSupport a Healthy Stress Response with Botanicals
Stress is so much a part our daily lives that most of us don’t take it seriously. Yet while common, stress can have serious effects on your health. It can impair your ability to make good decisions,...
View ArticleHerbal/Supplement Information
The final installment in our supplement series will take a look at some of the reliable resources available to consumers for supplement and herbal information. There are several places one can look to...
View ArticleSoften, Soothe, Allow
This is an adapted meditation called “Soften, Soothe, Allow”. We can bring the ability to soften, soothe and allow when we are struggling with some physical discomfort or the discomfort of an emotion...
View Article10 Minute Tip: Turn Off Cancer Genes by “Eating the Rainbow”
Dr. Nalini’s best advice…in just 10 minutes! Recently, the founders of the 10 Minute Tips Network asked Dr. Nalini for her best single tip to improve your health, and to drill it down into 10 quick...
View ArticleDe-stress During Seasonal Chaos
With looming to-do lists, invite lists, gift lists, wish lists, and grocery lists, the most wonderful time of the year can quickly become seasonal chaos. It’s no wonder that many of us feel so...
View Article16 Tips for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
Eat breakfast. Emphasize protein rather than carbohydrates at breakfast. Eat protein at every meal to support stamina, endurance and immunity Include healthy fats and oils to calm your system Keep...
View ArticleAyurveda in the U.S.: An Ancient Medicine’s New Growth
It’s undeniable. There is a growing awareness of Ayurveda in the U.S., and with that comes interest in either finding a qualified Ayurvedic professional or an educational program that will train you...
View ArticleAyurveda for Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a real problem in our fast paced Western world. Add a health crisis, such as cancer and your will understand better the need for adequate rest. The post Ayurveda for Chronic...
View ArticleAcupuncture Can Aid in the Care of Breast Cancer
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer often suffer from stress generated by the diagnostic procedures. They face decisions about treatment options and the impact the diagnosis will have on their...
View ArticleDinacharya: Top 9 Ayurvedic Practices for Daily Routine
A daily routine is important and helps us in many different ways. i In this video about Dinacharya, Kathryn Templeton talks about how being consistent with a daily practice can support a calm mind....
View ArticleFive Easy Ways to Watch your Weight in the New Year
One of the top resolutions people make every year is to try and lose weight. They wake up on January 1st and realize that their favorite jeans just aren’t fitting like they used to! This is when they...
View ArticleBalance Training for Cancer Survivors
Balance exercises will help you regain function and mobility for activities of daily living and are a key component for recovery after cancer treatments. Stability exercises can help to enhance both...
View ArticleAyurveda: The Morning Routine to Kickstart Your Day
The Morning Routine to Kickstart Your Day As the season changes, what’s going on around us? The temperature is dropping, leaves are changing colors and falling, and we feel change within. Vata —...
View ArticleNutrition Has a Very Important Part to Play
We cannot prevent disease. We can protect ourselves against disease. In spite of our best efforts, in spite of our best practices, in spite of our best engagement in the world, we get sick. So what...
View ArticleA “Recall” for Action
A “Recall” for Action Recently, Americans have been very vocal about the dangers of addictive pain medication. For over 20 years, our team at Topricin has been humbled by our role of positively...
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