http://jivahealth.com Jiva Health: Herb Store and Clinic for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:24:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The fall season brings with it dry weather and colder nights. According to Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, dryness, cold and extreme temperature differences between day and night can be tough on the nervous system. Some of the symptoms we may see are: Fragile emotions and tendency to depression, frustration ... http://jivahealth.com/2009/11/nourishing-the-nervous-system/ Chinese medicine treats the various symptoms of allergies effectively.  The beauty of Chinese medicine is that we treat the underlying issue that makes the internal environment susceptible.  There are usually underlying reasons why a person has sensitivity to foods, dust, pollen or changes in climate and environment.  During your visit, ... http://jivahealth.com/2009/10/allergy-relief-with-chinese-medicine/ The postpartum period is the period after childbirth.  The woman’s condition is vulnerable, requiring rest and a good diet.  During birth plenty of blood is lost, leading to a deficiency of blood.  This leaves the mother’s system vulnerable to various diseases, and is a main cause of postpartum depression. Not much ... http://jivahealth.com/2009/06/postpartum-care-with-chinese-medicine/ Chinese medicine practitioners have been helping women for hundreds of years to reduce labor pain, strengthen their immune systems, turn breech babies and help increase milk supplies all using acupuncture and herbs!   We are very happy to have Eti Kodama, L.Ac. a licensed acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine, share her  ... http://jivahealth.com/2009/06/he-natural-birth-project-presents-acupuncture-ancient-wisdom-for-the-modern-mom/ Swine Flu Update: prevention and treatment We have all heard by now of the Swine flu, threatening to become an epidemic of global proportions. The good news is that Chinese ... http://jivahealth.com/2009/04/april-2009-jiva-health-news/ This year we  will continue creating a healing environment that will provide resources for our community and patients. Here are some of the projects in the works: Pregnancy Support group: We are teaming with some of our practitioners to create a space for pregnant women to come and enjoy community, information about healthy ... http://jivahealth.com/2008/12/jiva-health-news/ We are your partners in implementing your new health resolutions and goals. It’s the time of year to create new momentum for ourselves, apply the new disciplines we would like to start on and feel a lot better.  Lets start with the basics-  Eating right. Eating healthy starts with having healthy ... http://jivahealth.com/2008/12/food-guide-2009-part-1-shopping-guide/ Choose organic whenever possible – more eco-friendly, less exposed to pesticides, and more flavorful.  Organically raised animals are usually treated much better as well. Red meat: Choose organic grass fed over corn fed, to avoid exposure to pesticides, hormones and antibiotics.   Always go for leanest cuts.  Best bets, from lean to ... http://jivahealth.com/2008/12/meat-is-fine-know-what-to-buy/ Before you go shopping, rid your home of the following: White foods: White bread, white rice (with exception of white basmati rice), white pastas, skinless white potatoes, etc.  These processed carbohydrates sources lead to insulin burnout, and is one of the main culprits of obesity on America. Most have great natural alternatives…. Trans Fats: These ... http://jivahealth.com/2008/12/purge-the-kitchen/ Oils:  How to apply what you know about good and bad fats to cooking oil.  Buy only these four: Ghee: The queen of fats according to ayurveda.  Clarified butter can be used for breads, baking and sautéing.  Delicious on rice/quinoa or any other grain and on steamed vegetables. Extra virgin olive oil:  For ... http://jivahealth.com/2008/12/oils-for-nutrition/