The Revolutionary Body Clock!

There is nothing I love more than when Modern Medicine catches up with the teachings of Ancient Medicine. Eastern Medicine relies on a system where specific organs self regulate at different times of the day. This body clock has been used to diagnose and treat for thousands of years, and is especially helpful with sleep issues. 🌚 ☯️

During a 15 year study of the impact of light on the health for more than one billion people, it seems that we now have substantial evidence of how our internal clocks transmit their timing information AND how our organs read time and do different tasks at specific times!!!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯

As you see in the image of the Eastern Medicine clock, each organ has a period of about 2 hours in which it is "on" and processing. Notice that the Liver time is between 1-3am. This is one of the most common times for anxiety insomnia. 😩

I call it anxiety insomnia because it seems to be a wakeful time where we spend an hour or two (or more!) laying in bed thinking about any possible stressful issue that we could possibly bring into our heads instead of sleeping. When that happens it is a sign that the Liver is imbalanced and unable to process and detox correctly. This is just one area where this helpful clock can be used in the treatment of so many issues. We can use this clock for so much thanks to the teachings of Ancient Medicine! 💪🏽🙏🏼👏🏿

Spotlight on Chamomile

We absolutely LOVE Chamomile (and this gorgeous photo from @homesteadapothecary) --- especially on those days when you feel stressed out and agitated!

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TIP: combine chamomile and peppermint with almond milk and a bit of honey for a soothing and oh so yummy drink. 🍵🧡

#chamomile #herb #herbalism #herbaltea #calming #stressrelief #rootandstem #everydayremedies #healthtips #eastmeetswest #balanced #calm #relaxed #oakland #bestofoakland #oaklandacupuncture

Spotlight on Echinaea

Spotlight on #Echinaea 🌸 from our friends at @homesteadapothecary

Processing Echinacea flower and so many other plants these last two days! These beauties will make their way into our Kick that Cold formula in a month!

#echinacea #purpurea #plants #flowers #plantmedicine #plantpower #herbalism #handcrafted #herbs #eatyourmedicine #eastmeetswest #rootandstem #oaklandproud #bestofoakland #plantlove

Chinese Herb Spotlight - Peonies

Chinese herbal spotlight on the beautiful Peony! 🌺🌱 These babies are really popping up all over right now in this extended spring. Not only are Peonies one of my favorite flowers, they are also make one of my favorite Chinese herbs, Bai Shao! ❤️

#BaiShao is made from the root of this plant, and used to help harmonize the #Liver and reduce heat. This herb is commonly used in formulas that treat, abdominal pain, cramping, irregular menstrual cycles, irritability, and night sweating! . . .

There is also some great research that suggests this amazing herb has benefits in treating #autoimmune disease and #inflammation.