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Superfood Kiwi at AOW

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN OUR KIWI FRUIT AT AOW IS READY FOR U-PICK! Watch this blog, Facebook and Instagram for updates on the kiwi crop! Weather permitting:  Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. While we wait for this superfood to ripen, lets talk a bit about this amazing fruit, its nutritional benefits, and why you should rush on over to AOW and take advantage of this locally grown food resource. The kiwi, or Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of the woody, vine plant, genus Actinidia. Kiwi helps fight infections because they are full of vitamin … Continue reading →

F4: Separator of the Pure from the Impure

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

SMALL INTESTINES THE SEPARATOR OF PURE FROM IMPURE             As most of the planet is enduring and even setting heat records during the peak of the fiery summer season, in the Southern U.S., we are experiencing an unseasonably cool period this week.  Here we continue with our seasonal theme of the fire element and the elemental organ system. The element of fire embodies the bright, light, energetic essence of yang. However, fire without the grounding influence of Earth easily flares out of control.  The 2nd century dictionary Shuowen jiezi defines the heart as an Earth element, predating the concept of Heart … Continue reading →