Health is Wealth Tip, February 13, 2013, Year of the Snake:

I love hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts. They are the easiest healthy food to add to my diet. Just today I sprinkled some ontop of my eggs in the morning, salad later on, and peas and corn side dish for dinner. I even sprinkled them ontop of my strawberry ice cream! They have a light nutty flavor with a fatty texture. Other great meal ideas to add hemp seeds to are breakfast cereals, smoothies, yogurt, tacos, chicken and fish, or just about anything.

There are many nutrients in hemp seeds. They are a rich source of protein, which can sustain your satiety between meals. They are even a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids. The fatty taste of the seeds comes from the omega fatty acids of 3-6-9, with a well balanced proportion of omega 3 and 6. other nutrients include magnesium, iron, potassium, and zinc.

The seeds are digestible right out of the bag, and a wonderful way to supplement the diets of all ages. So why not pick up a bag of hemp seeds the next time you visit your natural foods store. You will have fun with your creativity of incorporating these into your diet!

Have a peaceful day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.

Health is Wealth Tip, February 5, 2013, Year of the Snake:

Here is a great tip I learned a few years ago in school. If you have a choice between white and yellow cheese, pick the white cheese because it is less inflammatory than yellow cheese.

This makes sense in Chinese medicine. Yellow color of the tongue coating reflects a heat type of condition in the body. This translates to inflammation in the body. White color is more cold, and will not cause any heat or inflammation.

So, when you have your breakfast taco tomorrow morning, ask for monterrey cheese instead of cheddar!

Have a peaceful day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.

Health is Wealth Tip, February 4, 2013, Year of the Snake:

As an acupuncturist, I treat a lot of patients for weight loss. One of the first things I ask my patients to do is take Vitamin B6.

Your Liver is in charge of metabolizing fats. Not only dietary fat, but all types of fat, including hormones. Vitamin B6 is essential to break down larger lipid molecules into smaller fatty acids, which can then be excteted or used for other bodily functions.

B6 is a cheap supplement, usually around $5. It is water soluble, meaning that your body will use what it needs, then excrete the rest through the urine. It does not build up in the body. Although everyone may need different doses under the guidance of their practitioner, I usually reccomend my patients to take 100mg with each meal, so three times daily. Make sure to source it naturally and stay away from a synthetic version.

I lost over 10 lbs. in 3 months with the only change in my day was adding Vitamin B6. Watch out Dr. Oz, I have a real supplement for you, which has years more research than green coffee bean or raspberry ketones!

Have a peaceful day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.

Hello to everyone who loves Natural Medicine!

Everyone tells me I am a wealth of knowledge. I make a point to learn something new every day. I have decided to share my knowledge with the world through my blog, every day.

This is my pledge to you. Every day, I will post a health tip on Ra Harmony's Health is Wealth Blog. Please follow me, and I love feedback, so please do not hesitate to contact me!

Health is Wealth Tip, January 29, 2013, Year of the Snake:
A recent study (October 2012) revealed that regardless of lifestyle or gender, trans fats consumption was directly correlated with "later aggressive behaviors", or aggression showing months or years later. The explanation for this effect is that trans fats damage omega 3 metabolism. Omega 3 is essential for neuron function, and counteracting the amount of inflammation in the body.

This study brings forth yet another reason to stop eating trans fats. Fast food is a great place to start. The less trans fats in your diet, the more smoothly your Liver Qi will flow.

Have a Peaceful Day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.