New York Herb School - Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Academy

THE TAO OF HEALTHY LIVING An Introduction to Chinese Herbs & Healing Foods “Tao” means “The Way”—the guiding path used by great masters of Oriental Medicine and modern nutritionists to promote health, vitality, and longevity. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore time-tested strategies from Chinese medicine and modern nutrition to support optimal living. Topics include the use of healing herbs, therapeutic foods, dietary supplements, and simple internal exercises to reduce stress and boost resilience. Participants will learn how to assess their personal health needs and design a holistic plan using food, movement, and lifestyle choices to improve energy, immunity, and emotional well-being. Topics covered: healthy weight loss, detoxification, anti-aging nutrition, pain management, environmental toxins, and a Tai Chi sequence for reducing stress. Join us for a dynamic and empowering look at holistic health. THE TAO OF WEIGHT LOSS & OPTIMUM HEALTH...

 1. Ginger Root (rhizome zingiberis officinalis recens). Ginger root should be added to food or drank as a tea. Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat cold and flu as well as digestive disorders. Remember the reason ginger is served with your sushi is to kill the bacterial and the parasites on the raw fish. For a food it has very strong medicinal properties. 2. Cinnamon Twig (ramulus cinnamomi cassiae). If you are not a fan of ginger you can use cinnamon instead, Cinnamon can be put into your tea, coffee, or on your breakfast cereal in the morning. According to Oriental medicine cinnamon releases the exterior to ward off colds and flu. PLEASE no cinnamon sugar that would create more dampness in your body and lower you immune response. 3. Garlic (allium sativum). We can not forget our old friend garlic. Garlic as you know has been used for centuries to ward out colds, flu, and infection. Start using fresh crushed garlic on your food or in soup, either...