Preventative Health
Take control of your lifestyle to prevent falling into old habits this fall!
Research and practice have shown the immense impact that lifestyle can play on our body as well as overall health. Many people feel that they lose control of their health when they are not feeling well or when life becomes busy or stressful. For this reason, the Stram Center believes it is essential to embrace a healthy lifestyle and allow people to take control of their health.
Read MoreHerb of the Month: Bo He
Bo He - AKA peppermint - is used in Chinese Medicine to refresh the mind and move stagnant liver energy.
Read MoreFood Sensitivities: Why Are We All Reacting to Food?
How food is affecting our immune system.
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HERB OF THE MONTH: The Nature of Sweetness
Excessive sweetness, whether in an herb or foods can have negative effects on health.
Read MoreHerb of the Month: Chen Pi
Chen Pi or citrus peel is one of the many regarded herbs in Chinese Medicine.
Read MoreUsing Natural Flavor Enhancers to Create Delicious and Nutritious Meals!
In recognition of National Nutrition Month® 2016, work to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! Many feel that the only way to flavor food is to add oil and/or salt. While oil and/or salt can be an important part of flavoring a dish, there are many other more nutritious and delicious ways to flavor foods using natural flavor enhancers. Natural Flavor Enhancers are food items that can be used to enhance the flavor of your food. It is recommended to experiment with the many possible flavor combinations by using several flavor enhancers in a dish. Below are examples of common flavor enhancers.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Success with Meal Planning & Preparation- Easy Roasted Vegetable Batch Cooking Recipe
In our fast-paced lives, we demand meals on-the-go and often reach for the quickest options available. This most often involves purchasing pre-packaged or fast-food meals which are typically higher in sodium and saturated fat which are detrimental to our heart health. These quick options are also lower in fiber and phytochemicals (cancer fighting compounds found in the color of the food) that are found in plant-based foods which are important for our overall health. Optimizing your diet to include plant-based foods is a surefire way to increase the nutrient density of your diet and maximize your disease fighting potential. Spending time planning and preparing your meals each week is one of the best ways to ensure diet success for heart health. Here are a few easy tips to get you started in quick meal planning and preparation that you can start to incorporate into your routine.
Read MoreWu Wei Zi: The Berry That Settles
Wu wei zi, also know as schisandra berry, helps nourish many aspects of our being.
Read MoreSome Anti Breast Cancer Dietary Picks
A wide variety of dietary nutrients and herbs have been studied and found to be effective for both prevention of and therapy of established breast cancer. Here is a short list of top picks:
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