Health is Wealth Tip, February 17, 2013, Year of the Snake:

Many people are suffering with allergies, common cold, and the flu right now. One symptom that is very common this season is coughing. Here is a wonderful home-made recipe for you to try to soothe your cough:

2 tsp shredded organic lemon peel
1 tsp if chopped fresh sage leaf or dried sage
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaf or dried thyme
1/2 organic lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Local organic honey to taste

Add the herbs and lemon peel in a cup and pour in boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid into another cup, then add lemon juice and honey. Stir and enjoy!

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

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 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.