Dietary Therapy

Leaky Gut Syndrome A Modern Epidemic

By Jake FratkinAcupuncture, Clinical Perspectives , Dietary Therapy, East/West Integration, Herbal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Theory and Diagnosis

By Jake Fratkin

Part 1: The Problem

Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is a major cause of disease and dysfunction in modern society, and in my practice accounts for at least 50% of chronic complaints, as confirmed by laboratory tests.

October 15, 2015

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Re-Establishing Optimal Health Postpartum

By Cindy MicleuClinical Perspectives , Dietary Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women's Health

By Cindy Micleu

During pregnancy, the focus is often on supporting the health of the mother as it directly affects the growth and development of the fetus. But in traditional Chinese medicine, maintaining a woman’s health is also highly … Read More

May 20, 2015

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Chinese Herbs Containing Gluten and Potential Allergens

By Jade InstituteClinical Perspectives , Dietary Therapy, Herbal Medicine

By Jade Institute

Although not frequently noted in the Chinese materia medica, there are a few herbs containing gluten that may be problematic for patients with food sensitivities, and especially for those with celiac sprue (also called gluten sensitive … Read More

August 19, 2014

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Bone Broth for Health Building: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys

By Cindy MicleuDietary Therapy, Health Preservation

By Cindy Micleu

Winter is the ideal time for nourishing the Kidneys, and soup is the perfect winter food. Bone broth is prepared in cultures around the world as both a tasty, healthful soup and an easily digested medicinal … Read More

June 20, 2014

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The Art of Ginseng: Chicken Soups for All Seasons

By Eric BrandDietary Therapy, Health Preservation, Herbal Medicine

By Eric Brand

These days, chicken soup has exploded far beyond its historic confines of folk medicine and Grandma’s version of natural healing. Entire genres of self-help books promote themselves as supplying chicken soup-quality wisdom for virtually any topic … Read More

June 15, 2014

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Nourishing the Center: Restoring Digestive Health with Fermented Foods

By Cindy MicleuDietary Therapy, Health Preservation

By Cindy Micleu

The ancient Greeks understood that important chemical changes took place during fermentation, calling it “alchemy.” As with dairy products, preservation of vegetables and fruits by the process of lacto-fermentation has many advantages beyond simply maintaining the … Read More

June 15, 2014

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Special Symbolism of the Chinese New Year Celebration

By Jade InstituteAsian Culture, Dietary Therapy

Why are peach blossoms and kumquat trees such a welcome gift at a Chinese new years celebration? Why are the Summer Olympics in Beijing scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m? And what is it about fish served whole, … Read More

June 19, 2002

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By Jake Fratkin

Part 1: The Problem

Bone Broth for Health Building: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys

By Cindy Micleu

The Art of Ginseng: Chicken Soups for All Seasons

By Eric Brand

Nourishing the Center: Restoring Digestive Health with Fermented Foods

By Cindy Micleu

Special Symbolism of the Chinese New Year Celebration

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