The Chinese Herb Health & Longevity Show

In this episode, Dr. George and John get back on the podcast train after a bit of a break. In this episode, they talk with Chef Colleen Cackowski about how she constructs all the wonderful recipes she has created using tonic herbs and superfoods. Her amazingly delicious recipes are some of the best you have ever tasted, and Dr. George and John actually persuaded her to share her most powerful secret to recipe development! If you learn how to do this one thing, all of your recipes moving forward will have so much more impact… In this fun and educational interview, Chef Colleen shares many tips for how to include tonic herbs in your daily life. She also talks about: How to become an expert in creating original recipes Which superfoods are her “go-to” standards when constructing an elixir or a smoothie How to make sure your special concoction is something that everyone will love What are the best bases to use for beverages How to make an exceptional salad dressing at home and never have to buy packaged dressing again Chef Colleen shares some specific recipes for tonic elixirs, smoothies, and snacks during this interview. It’s a fast-paced and informative journey into the world of adding herbs to foods to help you take your health to the next level! Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this episode, Dr. George is pleased to introduce to you one of his personal teachers and mentors, Dr.Yue Ying Li. He met Dr. Li in acupuncture school where she was teaching. She specializes in internal medicine and dermatology. In this podcast Dr. George and John explore with Dr. Li how she originally got involved in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What’s amazing is she was actually treating herself with acupuncture from the time she was only 14 or 15 years old! Over time, Dr. Li observed how stress and emotions contribute to disease and how, in many cases, we bring on our own symptoms due to various emotional patterns we adopt. TCM is about bringing back harmony to the body on the energetic level, which in turn affects the physical level and brings balance. This is why the preventative approach of Chinese Medicine is so important. In addition to sharing philosophical notes about her background and her study of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Li also shares with us some tips for maintaining a positive attitude and ways to stay in balance when we are challenged with opportunities to leave our center. Also, we talk about food sensitivities: what causes them, and how to resolve them. As a dermatology specialist, we even go into issues associated with aging skin, wrinkles, use of topical steroids, acupuncture and facelifts, dealing with pain, the importance of sleep, and more. Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this episode, Dr. George and John answer more listener questions. This time the questions are focused on beauty… How can Chinese herbs help us take care of our skin,especially as we get older? What can be done about hair loss? Which herbs,supplements, foods, and lifestyle choices can we make to support beautiful skin and healthy hair? The skin is the largest organ in the body. It is directly connected to the Lungs and Large Intestines, and responsible for 20% of the body’s detoxification process. Knowing this, it is clear how important the digestion and respiration processes are in the body as they relate to the skin. How does gut health affect the skin? Why is the Blood so important in this respect? Which sub-set of tonic herbs is generally helpful for nourishing the tissue that supports healthy blood flow, leading to improved skin and hair? Other variables include hydration, external environmental elements, and stress. What is your skin trying to tell you about your psychological health? Learn fun facts about your skin plus important behind-the-formula reasons why certain herbs work well together to improve the structural integrity and radiance of your skin and hair. This podcast may be about beauty, but both men and women can benefit from the wisdom contained within this episode! Millions of dollars are spent each year on expensive lotions and creams for your skin, but the best skin care comes from nature. Try making your own homemade skin masque from ingredients you can eat. Here’s one recipe that is good for moisturizing dry skin: Half a very ripe banana (brown spots on the peel) Half a very ripe avocado One TBS yogurt One TBS olive oil One TBS chopped cucumber One tsp Pearl powder Few drops of Vitamin E oil Mix ingredients in a blender.  Apply a thick layer to skin and leave on for 30 minutes, then wash off with warm water followed by a splash of cold water. Refrigerate remaining mix for up to 3 days. Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

Can you guess our 5 favorite herbs? In this episode, discover what Dr. George and John consider their “desert island” herbs and why? This is always a fun game and thought experiment to play with different topics and in this podcast John and Dr. George each talk about the five herbs that they would want with them on a desert island. If they were limited to only taking five tonic herbs for the rest of their lives, what would they be? Also, what single formula would they take? Can you guess Dr. George's favorites? One herb is great for emotional balance. Another one is one of the best Qi tonics that helps creates energy in the body. The third herb is an amazing adaptogen that is especially great for entrepreneurs and athletes. The fourth favorite for him helps the body detoxify while you sleep, and the fifth and final favorite—for Dr. George today—has a high ORAC value and nutritional content. John has some similar favorites and a few different ones. His top herb is a powerful replenishing Yin Jing herb. He also has a Yang Jing herb in his top five. John chose a different adaptogen in his top list—find out what made him choose what he did. Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this episode Dr. George and John welcome back Jay and Joy from the JingSlingers. Their new book, Food with Benefits has just been released and they are excited to share more info with you. The amazing “comfort food” recipes in this new book are great for the body, healthy for the heart, and supportive for the spirit. Dr. George and John talk to the JingSlingers not only about food, but about the whole process they went through to get this beloved project from idea to reality. How did the book come about, what challenges did they face, how did they finance the project and how can you take some of these lessons learned and apply them to your own passions and projects? Listen and learn as Jay and Joy share some of the behind the scenes details about creating this unique culinary offering and enjoy vicariously as we taste our way through the recipes! This conversation might be just the inspiration to help you to move forward with sharing your gifts to the world. Remember, the Year of the Monkey is a great year for entrepreneurs! Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this episode, Dr. George and John and I talk about the significance of the Chinese New Year. In the Chinese tradition, there is a 60-year cycle that is associated with various animals. This year it’s the year of the Fire Monkey! The Fire Monkey year is going to be fast paced, exciting, lively, filled with great opportunities, and much more. What does this all mean? Listen to this podcast and learn:   What signature elements to expect from this year Which aspects of life should flow more easily Possible pitfalls to watch out for How to position yourself for the best success And more! Which herbs will equip you the best to deal with the energies of this unique year ahead? Check out this episode and find out now! Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

Dr. George and John have a new podcast ready for you! In this New Year Year’s podcast for 2016, Dr. George and John discuss setting intentions for the New Year through the lens of Taoist philosophy and herbalism. As they explore this topic, you are sure to have your curiosity piqued about who you really are and what meaning you bring to your life and actions. What is right action? How do you naturally cultivate that? Through the use of a simple exercise, they demonstrate how to approach the nature of being by stripping down the common precepts and labels we normally associate with ourselves, such that we are left with a more eternal sense of self… They also read a few of their favorite passages from ancient Chinese texts to further illuminate the nature of self and how embodied experience is much different than mental understanding of life. Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this new episode, Dr. George and John had the pleasure of talking with probably one of the most knowledgeable and proficient experts in prenatal care, Dr. Roy Dittman. Dr. Dittman is a doctor of oriental medicine and a master herbalist who specializes in evolving an integrative organic approach to effecting the most powerful period of human development—the perinatal period. He offers a revolutionary new approach for women (and men) to create extraordinary children. Author of The Brighton Baby, a 1000+ page volume which is an amazing resource for anyone who is considering parenthood, Dr. Dittman shared with us his thoughts on the most potent time for women to prepare for a child… before they become pregnant! How long before conception should a woman prepare her body for pregnancy? What does she need to be aware of? What external influences should you know about that can affect the fetus before it is born? What is the role of the man and how important is it for him to also prepare his body for conception? How do you know if you have internal infections that could affect the pregnancy? What other beneficial side-effects does detoxing to prepare for pregnancy offer? How do you know what herbs are safe during pregnancy? Listen to the podcast now to find out! Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this episode, Dr. George and John and I talk about their “go to” page for anyone who wants to know how their Three Treasures energies are doing. They often refer people to visit their Three Treasures Analysis page at www.JingHerbsTest.com as this is a great way for you to check in periodically with yourself to see how well your energies are being balanced… or not. In this edition of the podcast, they explore more deeply the reason why this self-analysis is so helpful for people, regardless of whether it’s your first time using Chinese herbs or you have been using them for years. How does the analysis work? How can you get the most accurate results? Once you get your results, what’s next? By exploring all the questions in the Three Treasures Analysis, you can learn about what qualities each Treasure provides when healthy and how to detect when there is an underlying energetic imbalance. Dr. George and John go through each category, explaining the rationale for the questions and how and why they might indicate deficiency in a particular category, as well as offering tips such as one thing most women need to be aware of on a regular basis to ensure optimal health. An herbal program differs from many western style remedies because it works on many deeper levels. Find out more by listening to this podcast now! Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!

In this podcast, Dr. George and John talk to Dr. Daniel ​Witkowski, MD, a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, on how to stay healthy! He and his wife Pamela have created a health-based practice to empower patients to ward off sickness and disease with encouragement and education about the benefits of healthy eating. Listen to this interview and learn: ·Quick and simple tips for reading and understanding food labels ·Why food affects not only our physical bodies, but our mental and emotional health as well. ·Which foods can you eat so you don’t have to count calories! ·What key component of your healthy diet are you probably not getting enough of? ·Which one food should you stop eating right now?(hint: the average American eats about 40 pounds of this per year… and it’s NOT sugar)? ·Which four key foods increase health and lower your risk of disease? ·How important is sleep and is there an optimum amount you need every night? Visit www.JingHerbs.com now! Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com  Ask us something at questions@JingHerbs.com!