There’s a condition called Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJ) and what causes it is unclear.  TMJ happens when your jaw bones are not aligned and as a result they cannot work properly1.  This disorder causes inflammation to the jaw which then leads to other conditions such as clenching and grinding of the teeth, locked jaw, ringing...

Most of us are good at identifying when to eat, when we’re satisfied and when we’re thirsty.  But it is more than us making that decision that determines this process.  Our metabolic systems are really smart; because the brain, gastrointestinal tract and hormones are the ones responsible for reminding us when to eat, stop eating...

The Reishi mushroom also referred as Ganoderma lucidum or linh zhi1; has long been regarded as boosting energy and life2.  Reishi was initially used in traditional oriental medicine for its healing properties and more recently is growing in popularity here in the U.S.  I was intrigued by some of the traditional stories I read about...