Healing, Yoga and Qigong

by  JOHN DOUILLARD  on  NOVEMBER 21, 2013   While research citing the many benefits of coffee has made headlines, there are still concerns as to whether excess caffeine is in our best interest. In my newsletter piece, “Coffee: The Good the Bad and the Ayurvedic Perspective,” I listed research on both sides of the caffeine and coffee aisle. http://lifespa.com/coffee-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ayurvedic-perspective/ Interestingly, the benefits of coffee were present in both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, suggesting the benefits are not attributable to the caffeine content, but to other properties of the plant itself. --> Many folks, myself included, are either wary of the effect of excess caffeine on the nervous system or just do not tolerate caffeine well. For those who like the taste of coffee but do not handle caffeine, they drink “decaf.” But is it safe? In this week’s article, find out if your decaf is, in fact, decaf; why it’s importa...

I just found this interesting information from a newsletter by Susan S. Weed Explore herbs using your sense of taste!  Instantly download your FREE Taste of  Herbs Flavor Wheel   ( link included below)   Have you ever been confused about how to learn herbs? Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it came to choosing the right herbal remedy for yourself or for your family and friends? There is so much  herbal information  out there  but how do we make sense of it all? Rosalee de la Forêt has created the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel to give you more confidence in choosing the best herbal remedy.  It’s like a blueprint to understanding Herbalism. The Taste of Herbs Flavor wheel was inspired by the flavor wheel of wine connoisseurs. Instead of memorizing long lists of herbs, use your sense of taste to learn about herbs from a practical level. How to Restore your Health with Herbs: Chinese Exerci...