Fermented foods can be found in the gastronomic traditions of practically every culture around the world. Sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kombucha and whole grain, slow-fermented breads are all delicious foods in which beneficial bacteria have been carefully nurtured for flavor and nutrition. Through the process of fermentation, bacteria have a special role to play, somewhere between… Continue reading Why Eat Fermented Foods?
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Telomeres and Longevity
While we all strive for happiness, we equally want our cells to be happy. For the past few decades, more and more research about a part of our cells called telomeres has come to show just how much our daily life choices affect us. Telomeres are the ends of our chromosomes, protecting our DNA strands… Continue reading Telomeres and Longevity
The Shen, or Spirit, in Chinese Medicine
This is a paper that I wrote during my first year in TCM school. While I was criticized for having a small section about my dog having a shen, I still stand by my writing (that animals also possess such a thing–even my Chinese teachers agree) and am pretty happy with the outcome. Granted, it… Continue reading The Shen, or Spirit, in Chinese Medicine