Friendly reminders for the next cold month of holiday season: To ward off cold weather most of the body’s excitatory and invigorating substances rush to the surface, thereby leaving our metabolic and endocrinological layer more vulnerable to cold and/or hypo-functionality. This can be the case even in places like Los Angeles, where the climate is relatively colder than what its inhabitants are used to.
A daily cup of ginger can warm our “more internal parts,” as to do with organs and hormones. I would recommend 3 slices, as depicted here, simmered in 3-4 cups of water for 30-40 minutes. If you’re dealing with sinus and/or respiratory issues you can use 4-5 slices, which changes the chemistry of the ginger to act more upon the lungs. If your physiological pattern includes “blood deficiency,” it is advisable to combine with a teaspoon or tablespoon of honey, or a few red dates, so as to not aggravate dryness.
Little known facts about raw ginger:
- can raise blood pressure and heart rate
- Increases stomach motility and acid secretion
- Evidenced to have an antibiotic effect against Salmonella typhi (Typhoid fever), Vibrio cholerae (Cholera), and Trichomanas vaginalis (an STD). Obviously, consult your physician. If used in such cases it should be within the context of a greater, targeted, customized formula
Second and final reminder: BLACK FRIDAY!
$50 OFF all follow up sessions and $100 off initial visits between now and New Year’s. Exclusions include those with 10 discounted session packages, those receiving superbills, and of course insurance patients.
