Astragalus is a master immune herb believed to warm and tone Wei Qi which is the body's shield controlled by the lungs. It is the protective layer of energy below the skin and keeps us from being infected by pathogens.
Spring is a time of metamorphosis and enlightenment, and the shift from winter to spring is the most important and exciting transition of the year. Changing your diet to suit the shifts in seasons will open your taste buds up to new experiences.
Natural bitter foods and agents, such as greens, roots and herbs, were brewed into tonics or simply served as foods. They are essential medicinal substances found in the plant world. Bitters were often consumed after a meal to help stimulate digestion and provide relief.
Microbiome testing was not even possible over a decade ago. Next-generation sequencing and the rise of metagenomics now make it possible. Will there ever be a way to reliably understand how the microbiome in each of us responds to food?
The biodiversity of organisms in our guts is critical for maintaining health. When you consume food, you feed a diverse community of microorganisms that helps make the immune system healthy, protect against infection and disease, break down big food molecules into useable fuel, and even produce vitamins.
