Much has been written about Bone Broth lately. In major cities such as New York and Chicago, bone broth restaurants have surfaced. In some neighborhoods, bones at local butchers are hard to come by – becoming a “hot commodity” as residents travel near and far to get the “best bones” for … [Read more...] about Don’t throw away those bones!
Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
What is healthy eating? What does a healthy diet look like to you? Eating right for your blood type? Paleo-diet? Vegetarian? Vegan? The truth is that there is no absolute right or wrong way to eat; we each must find a diet that works best for us as individuals. However no matter which diet you … [Read more...] about Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
Ayurveda and Chinese medical Seminar for Women’s Health
Come join Julie Shindler-Cohen at Karma Yoga to learn about Women's health and Chinese medicine. Julie will discuss general Chinese medical theory and will explore women's health and prevention in more detail. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how Chinese medicine treats the body's … [Read more...] about Ayurveda and Chinese medical Seminar for Women’s Health
Black Bean Burger Recipe
Beans are an excellent source of vegetarian protein. The proteins from beans (legumes) can help regulate water and sugar metabolism and should be eaten as part of a healthy diet. Some people are afraid of eating beans due to flatulence or digestive upset, however these symptoms are usually due to … [Read more...] about Black Bean Burger Recipe
Chinese Medicine 101: What is it?
The practice of traditional Chinese medicine (CM) is very complex. People often ask “how does acupuncture work?” or “what types of conditions can acupuncture treat?” The answers to such questions are much more involved than a simple list of ailments. Simply put, and CM is an ancient, energetic, … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine 101: What is it?
Diet: A Chinese Medical Perspective
Diet is just as important as acupuncture and herbs when it comes to treating the body from a traditional Chinese medical perspective. Making appropriate food choices is key in maintaing good balance. Individual foods, like Chinese herbs, have specific healing properties and this is the basis of … [Read more...] about Diet: A Chinese Medical Perspective