Warm Ginger Porridge
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves: 3 Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (please note: some oats may contain gluten) 2 cups water 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup goji berries 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or honey, brown rice…
The energetics of food
Have you ever wondered what type of energy you are eating? Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on using foods to prevent and treat disease. Knowledge of food energetics can help one build a stronger sense of health and well-being by eating different foods that impose different effects. Like the saying, “you are what you eat.” The…
CJB Health Consulting Opens!
After nearly 4 years of learning, assisting and advising I have now left my management position within Menat Health Group and the HiMyDr International Clinic to pursue my own health and wellness projects within mainland China. I have set up a China Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise specializing in medical, healthcare and wellness consultancy incorporated as…
Blood Type Diet
The Blood Type Diet originated with the research of Naturopath, Dr. James D’Adamo author of One Man’s Food is Someone Else’s Poison, which addressed the theory that different people react to food differently based on their blood type. D’Amo’s work has been followed up by his son, Dr. Peter D’Adamo, who has done a great deal of scientific…
Tasty Terriyaki Tofu
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free Prep Time: 10-15 minutes (excluding marinating time) Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1/4 cup shoyu (soy sauce) 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar (or another type) 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or other sweetener…
Can lifestyle changes reverse coronary heart disease?
Download the full study by clicking on the PDF image above. Abstract In a prospective, randomised, controlled trial to determine whether comprehensive lifestyle changes affect coronary atherosclerosis after 1 year, 28 patients were assigned to an experimental group (low-fat vegetarian diet, stopping smoking, stress management training, and moderate exercise) and 20 to a usual-care control…
7 habits of highly effective people
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey teaches a step by step framework for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity. Adhering to these principles can give us the security to adapt to change and the power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Programs teaching these…
Biggest Loser Diet
The Biggest Loser Diet was made popular by the hit reality series, The Biggest Loser on NBC. The diet is based on calorie restriction, exercise, and The Biggest Loser 4-3-2-1 pyramid. The pyramid guidelines consist of: 4 servings of fruit and vegetables, 3 servings of lean protein, 2 servings of whole grains, and 1 “extra” serving. The objective is…
Quinoa Pilaf
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 5-6 mushrooms of your choice, sliced thin 1-2 celery stalks, diced 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1 cup quinoa, rinsed ¼…
6 ways to work out without hitting the gym
As I always say to my clients, “if you don’t like the gym , don’t go to the gym!” There are plenty of ways to get your mind and body moving and “exercise” doesn’t have to involve a gym or fitness center. Check out the article below to get some gym-free ideas for improving your…
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