Toxic Tongue

Dalai Lama Quote of Day

Friday, January 16th, 2009

"The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions".

Posted in dalai lama | | 1 Comment »

Dalai Lama Quote of the Day

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

Posted in dalai lama | | No Comments »

Dalai Lama Quote of the Day

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

"The fact that there is always a positive side to life is the one thing that gives me a lot of happiness.  This world is not perfect. There are problems.  But things like happiness and unhappiness are relative.  Realizing this gives you hope."

Posted in dalai lama | | No Comments »

Introduction to The Yellow Emperor’s Classic

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

In ancient times the Yellow Emperor, Huang Di, was known to have been a child prodigy. As he grew he showed himself to be sincere, wise, honest, and compassionate. He became very learned and developed keen powers for observing nature. His people recognized him as a natural leader and chose him ...

Posted in general | | No Comments »

Dalai Lama Quote of the Day

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

  "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions"  

Posted in dalai lama | | No Comments »

Times related to Organs in Chinese Medicine

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Ever wonder why after a hard night of drinking you wake up early and cant go back to sleep for a little while?  If you are waking up between 1-3 am it could be because your liver qi is aggravated.  In TCM all organs are related to a time of day ...

Posted in general | | 1 Comment »

Fashionable Hemp

Friday, January 9th, 2009

I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, so obviously Im very into designers and the way clothing fits, feels and wears.  Give me Galliano, Kors, and McCartney any day and Ill smile.  But just as much as i like looking good in my clothes, I also like the environment ...

Posted in general | | No Comments »

Thai massage and its benefits

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

A thai massage is a form of massage that has little deep tissue work involved and a lot of stretching.  It is referred to as the lazy persons yoga because you are on a table that is low to the ground or on the floor (though you could be on ...

Posted in general | | No Comments »

Spa Getaways

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

For my birthday this year, I wanted to do an affordable spa weekend down in South Beach.  Since SoBe caters more towards parties and not towards wellness,  i couldn't find anything right on the main strip.  I heard of the Standard Hotel from several sources and since I knew some of ...

Posted in general | | No Comments »

Tongue Diagnosis in TCM

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

What can you tell by looking at a tongue? There are some acupuncturists who will not ask you any questions but say show me your tongue and through that and maybe a feel of your pulse will treat you.  The tongue can show  alot.  The tongue in chinese medicine represents 8 ...

Posted in general | | 1 Comment »