As most everyone knows, staying healthy requires paying attention to things like good nutrition and balanced activity level. In addition to these, we have to be mindful of the strength […]

Most everyone loves a little sweetness in their diet. In Chinese Medicine, the sweet flavor has many beneficial properties: it strengthens and harmonizes, lubricates tissues, tends to be warming, and […]

We need look no further than our fridge for some of the best age-defying, all-natural treatments out there. And all we have to do is add them to our diet.  […]

Free Class and Discussion Series Green Earth Market, 4 Market St, Oneonta   I. The Benefits of Chinese Medicine: Healing the Whole Person  Tues, May 5, 2015 - 6:00-7:30pm Using […]

In this fun and informative class, local acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis, will discuss some of the classic medicinal uses for 25 of the bulk herbs available at GreenStar…offering delightful […]

In this fun and informative class, local acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis will talk about treating colds and flus using teas that you can make from bulk herbs, as well […]

Find out how you can significantly reduce your cancer risk with things like vitamin D, green tea, exercise and eating right. As many as 375,000 cases of cancer could be […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a holistic approach to improving sexual function and performance. By boosting your “essence of life,” you can rebalance your internal forces and restore libido in ways […]

Everyone can enjoy glowing skin, shiny hair, and strong nails! Fortunately, there are many herbs, foods, and supplements that can be used specifically to encourage healthy hair, a clear and luminous complexion, and resilient nails. In this class, local acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis will present a variety of these remedies and offer samples as […]

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each of our senses is connected to one of the major organs. In particular, the eyes and ears are connected to the liver and kidneys. Foods, herbs, and acupuncture can be used to directly strengthen these organs. In this class, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis will discuss both chronic and […]

Spring brings joy to the heart after months of winter cold. It also brings blossoming trees, flowers, and grasses, which for some people can mean weeks of sneezing, itching, and wheezing. Fortunately there are many herbs, foods, and supplements that can offer great relief!   In this class, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis will […]

Properly combining foods is essential to assimilating the nutrients available in what we eat.   In this class, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Amanda Lewis, L.Ac. will cover these key points of food combining   (1) food groups that combine well (2) food combinations best to avoid, and (3) ideal sequencing of foods eaten in a […]