Why You Need Beta-Carotene

If you are going to work out, stay fit and stay young then you need to make sure you get enough Beta-Carotene. You body cannot manufacture Vitamin A without beta carotene. Beta carotene is a nontoxic precursor (building block) of vitamin A and a major component of the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.   Beta carotene is most useful when it comes to the fight against […]

Animal Work and Tai Chi

Tai Chi is historically a form of animal work that is based on animals in nature. As in yoga, many of the postures are based on the stances that animals take. In the twelfth century there was a master named Chang San-Feng.  Chang is said to have observed five animals that are also cornerstone animals in feng shui- the-tiger, dragon, leopard, snake, and crane–and then […]

How Taking Citrus Pectin Can Benefit Your Body

Pectin is used for more than helping set jams and jellies. It is technically a highly complex branched polysaccharide fiber present in all plant cell walls. It is used therapeutically to remove heavy metals, radioactive elements and other toxins from the body. It also helps lower cholesterol.  If you are trying to get the fat off or trying to relieve the pain of sore joints […]

The Benefits of Tai Chi

Tai Chi benefits both mind and body and in fact you could say that the purpose of doing a Tai Chi routine is to integrate the two so that they function seamlessly together.   In terms of physical benefits, a Tai Chi routine can help massage internal organs, get rid of gas, help the digestive system to eliminate more efficiently, relax tense back muscles and […]