Immune Boosting Porridge

At this time of year when the weather turns cold, it is time to think about improving your immune system. There are so many simple things you can do to boost your body’s immunity so that it can just brush off colds and flu. I love porridge oats, not only for their fabulous flavour, but for the health benefits they can bring. Did you know that oats contain beta-glucan, a fantastic fibre that gives your immune system that much-needed boost? Here’s a great immune-boosting porridge recipe.

Diet and Nutrition, Recipes, WellbeingYin StudioJune 5, 2023immune boosting, porridge, oats, breakfast, recipe

Warming Golden Turmeric Milk

Traditionally, turmeric milk (haldi doodh) comes from Ayurvedic practices and is prevalent in Indian culture and cuisines. This particular turmeric milk recipe is a good source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, healthy fats, manganese and iron. The ingredients actually work together in a synergistic fashion to help enhance the nutritional value of one another.

CARROT & LENTIL SOUP

Not only is this Carrot and Lentil soup cheap, easy to make and healthy, but it is protein packed and really hearty and comforting. This is one of the cheapest soups you can make, and full of flavour.

Recipes, Diet and NutritionYin StudioJune 5, 2023Soup, Recipe, Carrot & Lentil Soup, Vegan, Fibre, Vegetable protein

Podcast Recommendation

Podcasts accompany people during long commutes, workouts at the gym, and downtime in the bathtub, among other places. If you’re wondering if that’s a good thing, it may help you to know that podcasts interact with your brain in the same way stories do. A 2016 study found that listening to podcasts stimulates multiple areas of both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Accessing information via the human voice can generate activity in parts of the brain responsible for memory, sensory activity, and emotion.

Here’s a podcast suggestion for you with lots of interesting and scientific facts about health.

Diet and Nutrition, Fertility, Womens HealthYin StudioMay 31, 2023Podcast, Health, Huberman Lab, Keto Diet, Ketosis

Cinnamon and Ginger

Muscle pain - we’ve all felt it - overdoing it at the gym, starting exercise without a proper warmup, overstretching at yoga, lifting something way too heavy! Mild cases will usually go away after a couple of days however if you leave chronic muscle pain untreated, it can start to affect your lifestyle, relationships, and work. Scientists have manufactured many synthetic products that can help to combat this pain. However, they come with many side effects. This alone has driven many people to seek natural alternatives. This article outlines perhaps one of the simplest.

Men's Health Part 2

In Men’s Health Part 1, we focused on health problems that many modern men face—from stress, insomnia and memory loss, to back problems, joint pains, urinary and sexual function problems. The underlying cause of these issues is usually always related to a Kidney energy deficiency. So how does traditional Chinese medicine respond?

TCM treats me n’s health issues with natural methods that create lasting health without side effects. Prevention is the true specialty of Chinese medicine. We educate men about the benefits of natural healing techniques and balanced lifestyle choices so they can build and maintain their health.

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