What if the secret to calming poison ivy’s relentless itch has been growing in your backyard all along? Long overlooked as a common weed, this humble plant has a surprising history of traditional use for soothing irritated skin. Discover the simple two-step method that transforms an ordinary garden nuisance into a cooling remedy that may bring welcome relief when poison ivy strikes.
Chinese yam has been treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a nourishing food-herb that gently builds vitality.
Can’t sleep? Eat coriander (cilantro). The coriander root contains natural melatonin, which is much better than you counting sheep.
Kidney deficiency can occur in men and women, and can be divided into various types, including kidney yin deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and deficiency of kidney qi.
Rice Congee (for health purposes ) is a simple rice soup/porridge often eaten for breakfast in China. Congee is nutritious and easy to digest, and can help boost your immune system. Click to watch Wen Shu prepare her simple congee.
Try these healthy gluten & refined sugar free breakfast pancakes. Wen Shu pairs hers with homemade sugar free cherry/pineapple jam and fresh fruit..
In this video Wen Shu demonstrates how to make a nutritious and healthful celery drink. Click to watch, and to learn more about the many benefits of celery.
The common daisy has many beneficial properties. The flowers and leaves can be brewed as tea or eaten fresh. Click to learn more.
This year’s cold/flu season seems especially serious. Our clients are complaining of symptoms like diarrhea, sinus, headache, sore throat, excessive phlegm…etc. Here I have a germ fighting tea recipe that I would love to share with you. I love this tea very much and I found in addition to being so tasty, it produces amazing results!
Turmeric provides many health benefits, and golden milk is a delicious way to incorporate turmeric in your daily routine.
This homemade version of Bec5 cream is based on the successful results achieved by William (Billy) Edward Cham, an Australian biochemist. A natural homemade alternative can be made using grocery store ingredients.
Blend cooked multi-grains adding enough liquid to make an energy drink. For additional flavour, substitute water with milk, soy milk, fruit etc.
Soak black beans in water (just cover the beans), put 3 tablespoons of honey or dark brown sugar in the water, stir them and let stand overnight…
Add/substitute whatever ingredients you have available such as raisins, hemp hearts, nuts. Add whatever quantity you like, so if you really like shredded coconut add more (or if you don’t like coconut, just omit!).
