New York Herb School - Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Academy

R epair Your Digestive System 1. Eliminate foods that are possible allergens which may have a negative impact on the digestive system.   For example, reduce gluten, highly processed foods, foods that contain perseverates and additives, dairy and certain seeds and nuts.   (see the anti-inflammatory diet) Stop taking over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and antacids.   These two drugs are contributing factions to the many symptoms associated with poor digestion.   If you are taking over the counter pain medications use fish oil and turmeric instead - they both have natural anti-inflammatory properties without side-effects. Add food into your diet that can help manage pathogens such as parasites and fungus.   Herbs such as Ginger, garlic, fennel, thyme, and oregano all contain anti-parasite and anti-fungal properties.   If you have acid reflux make...

The City College of New York Continuing and Professional Studies Inflammation: The Slient Killer What do obesity, heart disease, cancer, and asthma have in common? Inflammation is a link to these and a host of other chronic illnesses. When we think of Inflammation, most of us think of a bump or a bruise, not a chronic illness like asthma or obesity. In-flammation is a transitory response in the body; when that response becomes chronic, the body begins to attack itself – leading to many illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. Drew DiVittorio, a nutritional consultant and health coach trained in Oriental Medicine and Nutrition, and board certified in Traditional Chinese Herbology, brings a wealth of experience and insight to this class which will look at the theory behind In-flammation and how chronic inflammation impacts your health. There will be coverage of the many natural ways to reduce and treat inflammation with a focus on anti-inflammatory diets, herbs, food...