I have a secret and I want to share it with you. I want to expand your perspective on your health and your life. This is the story of Chinese Medicine. It might just be a grain of thought that enhances your life that you will get from a conversation with me. This is from [...]
Throughout my life I’ve had a love-hate relationship with sleep. As a kid, I never wanted to go to bed and seemed to rise with the sun. As a teenager and in college I could not get enough sleep, and even went through a period where I lined my windows with aluminum foil to block [...]
We all know how hard it can be to get a picky little one to eat at mealtime. But should we “reward” kids when they finally eat? Is that bribery? This great question was just sent in by a client… see what the East West Essentials team says! Is it dangerous to associate dessert with [...]
One of our products here at East West Essentials, Optimal Movement has quickly become a staple for many of you within your daily supplement routine! Here is some information you may not know on this “wonder supplement!” What it is: East West Essentials’ Optimal Movement is based on an ancient, all natural herbal formula that uses [...]
Do you like to “Bragg?” If you aren’t familiar with this miracle product of a thousand uses, we are more than happy to introduce you! At East West Essentials, we are big fans of Bragg Liquid Aminos! It is a wonderful, organic way to add seasoning to your foods. Bragg Liquid Aminos are made from [...]
Cupcakes are a great treat. Quick and easy to bake, and the little ones love their personalized portions. But the sugar and other not-so-great ingredients… sigh. There has to be a better way! We found some healthy twists to the common cupcake that are easy to make, and delicious. Enjoy! Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes INGREDIENTS CUPCAKES 2 [...]
You probably know that washing your hands regularly and getting enough sleep is important when it comes to warding off bugs, but did you know that what you eat can also play a key role in boosting your immunity? Red Bell Pepper: You probably think of citrus fruits when it comes to getting more immune-boosting [...]
My patients often inquire about lifestyle changes to help the appearance of their skin. The first tip I share is not to look for products on the shelf of a drugstore, for healthy young skin you MUST work from the inside out. There are two main reasons why we don’t have a good skin quality [...]
At East West Essentials, we love food! We are self-described foodies who loves to cook. But we all know not every recipe has healthy ideals in mind, so we are sharing some of our favorite substitutes to make that meal better for you. From our kitchen to yours… enjoy! My family makes a lot garlic mashed [...]
If I had my way I would by everything organic. Alas my budget can’t stretch that far, so I checked in with East West Essentials‘ co-founderDr. Jeanne Wilson to find out when organic foods are a must! Q: Given tightened budgets, I can’t afford to shop entirely organic. What organic products are “must-haves”? With organics, I always try [...]
