For most people, autumn signals a time of slowing down. Many people start to crave heartier, warmer foods like soups and stews, and warm drinks like tea, hot apple cider or hot chocolate. When these trends occur, it’s not just…
If you have ever sipped ginger tea to calm an upset stomach, you already know this root has something special to offer. Ginger has been a cornerstone of plant medicine for more than 2,000 years, used across East Asian Medicine,…
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, many people find a local pub to enjoy some corned beef and cabbage. But cabbage shouldn’t just be shelved until March 17th of every year. In fact, cabbage, in all it’s varieties,…
Mucus and inflammation are conditions that are frequently treated at Zen Penguin Wellness. These two issues go hand in hand and are often the combination that makes so many people feel sick or tired. Everybody deals with mucus and inflammation,…
Now that the “sugar” holidays are over, it might be time for a reset. Sugar addiction is a very real condition and one that contributes to multiple chronic diseases. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the average American consumes a whopping 89…
Nutrition is something everyone should be paying attention to if they want to lead a long healthy life free from chronic disease. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 12.3% of Americans meet fruit recommendations and only 10%…
Proper hydration is something that is crucial for the body to function optimally. Unfortunately, we have become accustomed to drinking our water with ice or fresh out of the refrigerator. And while cold water can be refreshing, it can be…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) focuses very heavily on food as medicine. And within that concept, the thermodynamics of the food is where attention should be paid because the temperature of the foods we eat can impact our overall health. Generally…
Educating patients about nutrition is an integral part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). What we eat plays a vital role in our overall health and how our body functions. It’s also important to understand how eating with the seasons factors…
Pomegranates are one of nature’s super fruits. Originating in the region that encompasses Iran to India, the pomegranate is now found all over the world. It has been used in East Asian Medicine (EAM) since 114 BCE. And while the…