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Origin Cactus seed oil is a rare, precious oil that is cold-pressed from the seeds of species of prickly pear cactus native to North Africa. It is used as a potent, high-performance facial serum for preventing and reversing premature skin aging, and is now considered in Europe to be the ultimate panacea for aging skin. What it Does It is primarily praised for its anti-aging properties as it contains anti-oxidants and omega fatty acids (phytosterols, tocopherols (natural vitamin E) and polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (mostly omega-6s).  These help nourish the skin to improve texture and firmness, and fight the free radicles that contribute...

Victory for the Adopted President Elect, Joe Biden, rescued a German Shepard named Major from the Delaware Humane Society in 2018.  Major joined the other family dog, Champ, also a German Shepard.  Rumors have it, the Bidens also plan to add a cat. This is not Major - Check out Majors Instagram here for pics.  Although some people choose to adopt, many still purchase their animals.  Animals in shelters can sometimes have behavioral or medical issues, but most shelters screen for that and will tell you what you're getting into.  Major came from a litter of puppies surrendered by a family unable to afford veterinary care after...

Make a Good One Having spent some time working for a well known bookseller, I am all too familiar with the new year resolution craze, yet falling off track is also a well know phenomenon.  Often the reason we don't stick to resolutions has to do with how we pick one.  It's best to choose something approachable, and to think about what you can add rather than what you take away.  It's also a good idea to get specific.  Here are some suggestions I've picked that most of my patients could benefit from, but don't let me stop you from...

Food as Medicine Certain foods and methods of cooking can be used medicinally for specific conditions.  While it's always important to have appropriate medical care, some dietary changes can have a big impact.  Here's a look at some basics from Chinese dietary theory. Bone Broth Long cooking methods help extract valuable nutritional components like collagen and glucosamine from bones and connective tissue.  While higher doses in supplement form can be more noticeable short-term, consuming bone broth regularly can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and potentially less need for supplements later in life.  Click here for more info and a recipe.     Nourishing the Blood In...

Winter in Chinese Medicine Winter is a time of less daylight, and therefore it is seen as appropriate to be less active.  We are no longer part of a primarily agrarian society, so we have the means to be active from place to place in our heated cars.  There's something else going on though - our bodies do still react to the amount of light in a day.  Many people feel inclined to sit by the cozy fireplace and gather over a slow cooked meal.     To get in touch with the energy of the season, try focusing on yin...