What are Lectins? Lectins are sugar-binding plant proteins that attach to cell membranes — may be a hidden source of weight gain and ill health, even in an otherwise healthy diet. In fact, since lectins are present in most plant foods, if you're eating a whole food diet yet find yourself still struggling with weight […]
What is Histamine? Histamine is a messenger involved in inflammatory and immune reactions in the body. It is released when our immune system is reacting to a threat which causes dilatation of blood vessels and swelling of the local tissues. Other symptoms experienced during an acute histamine release are sniffing, sneezing, watery eyes, itching, coughing […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine Overview Traditional Chinese Medicine is a tradition of medicine that dates back over 5000 years. Much of the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine derived from the same philosophical bases that Taoist and Buddhist philosophies are based on, and reflects the classical Chinese belief that the life and activity of individual human beings […]
