How do you pronounce... Tongkat Ali, Shilajit, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha, Eleuthero, Dong Quai, Cistanche, or our other herbs? Watch this video to learn how to properly pronounce these herbs, plus find a complete list below. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) Shilajit He Shou … [Read more...] about How to Pronounce Names of Herbs
Qi
Phoenix Formula and ‘The Three Treasures’
The ‘Three Treasures’ or ‘Three Jewels’ in Chinese Medicine are a simple concept for describing a complete human being. It is one way health is interpreted and issues identified to help find the appropriate treatment for many (some would say all) conditions the human body may experience. These … [Read more...] about Phoenix Formula and ‘The Three Treasures’
Fighting Stress with Adaptogens
Flash back a couple of years... (see Breaking Down and then Taking Back Control for more details of the health story that changed my life and was the impetus for me to team up with Gav on 35to65.com). My health is failing and falling fast... from insulin and digestive issues to torn and ruptured … [Read more...] about Fighting Stress with Adaptogens
Ep45: Qi Gong with Peter Ragnar and Tristan Truscott
What is Qi Gong and what are the many benefits it can bring into your life? Discover in this fun interview with Peter Ragnar, who has been our guest several times before, and Tristan Truscott. This includes benefits to: Longevity Pain Strength Athleticism Hormones And … [Read more...] about Ep45: Qi Gong with Peter Ragnar and Tristan Truscott
Breath of Life
The one constant we can collectively count on is the breath. Every moment we are inhaling the purest form of life. Now, we can go for moments, seconds, minutes, even lengthy minutes without oxygen; however, we must always return to the breath, whether we know it or not. This is the essence of … [Read more...] about Breath of Life
Ep26: Peter Ragnar on Longevity
I'm pleased to announce Peter Ragnar on The Vital Way Podcast. In my mind, he's one of the greatest examples of the possibilities of youthful longevity. In this interview you'll discover: The Chinese "Immortals" and What They Did Peter's Daily Meditation, Work and Training Routines How to … [Read more...] about Ep26: Peter Ragnar on Longevity
Immunity
We all long to be healthy. No one enjoys being sick or injured. Enjoyment is never the issue here. So it is of utmost importance to have an immune system working at the highest levels. (we're going to also talk about a concentrated wei qi booster for humans later). So what does a healthy one look … [Read more...] about Immunity
Ep17: Yin and Yang Theory of Chinese Medicine
In episode 17 we discuss the yin and yang theory of Chinese Medicine. This topic will be concluded next week with a discussion of the yin and yang qualities of each of our herbs. The Basics of Yin and Yang Theory Adrenal Burnout as an Example of Yin and Yang How it Ties to Humans, … [Read more...] about Ep17: Yin and Yang Theory of Chinese Medicine
All About Shen
Shen is one of the three treasures in Chinese Medicine along with jing and qi. (This is the final part of the series. For a crash course read the Introduction to the Three Treasures here. Then you can check our parts one and two in All About Jing and All About Qi.) When translated into English, … [Read more...] about All About Shen
All About Qi
Qi (also spelled chi) is one of the three treasures in Chinese Medicine along with jing and shen. (If you haven’t already, read the Introduction to the Three Treasures here, then move onto All About Jing.) While jing is the foundational energy in our body governing our constitution, aging and … [Read more...] about All About Qi
Introduction to the Three Treasures
In Chinese philosophy, all things are considered as changing states of energy. This is confirmed by modern science, especially quantum physics. Even Einstein’s famous equation showed that energy is equal to mass (times the speed of light squared). As the paradigm of materialism comes down more … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Three Treasures
Herbs For Building Blood
On a business trip to LA recently, I was listening to Radiolab (a really rather engaging podcast) and heard an episode simply titled, Blood. I was particularly interested in hearing about blood-building herbs but one of the segments delved into research being done by Dr. Saul Villeda. In experiments … [Read more...] about Herbs For Building Blood