Persimmon: a Nutritious, Fruity Gem

Persimmon: a Nutritious, Fruity Gem

Food for Thought. . . “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” – Oprah Winfrey Persimmon is an Asian specialty or “rare” fruit, available in several varieties, classified...
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kidney Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kidney Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a quite different perspective on the form, function, and health of the body, mind and spirit. Thousands of years old, TCM holds that a vital force of life, called Qi, surges through the body. Any imbalance to Qi can cause disease...
Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

For over 2,0000 years, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used as an herbal remedy for digestive, liver, kidney, and gallbladder conditions. The active ingredient in milk thistle is silymarin, which can be extracted from the seeds of the plant. Research has...