

Herb Highlight: He Huan Pi (Mimosa Tree Bark)
By Sallie McKibben, LAc When I think of a mimosa, I think of a sweet, delicious drink that makes me feel like I am floating in warm Hawaiian waters, blissful and carefree. The bark of the mimosa tree has a similar effect, sans the alcohol. This beautiful, flowering tree can be spotted all over the Portland-metro area, and features fuzzy pink-white flowers. He Huan Pi is a gentle herb that calms, relaxes, relieves pent up emotions, and also moves blood to relieve pain and s

What's Going On Down There? And What Can I Do About It?
The human body is an amazing work of art. We are still discovering complex mysteries regarding how it functions, why certain things occur, and how to handle the aging process. As most of us have experienced, the aging process certainly comes with as many unpleasant as enjoyable side effects. We may experience painful joints, creaky knees, bladder leakage, loose skin, vaginal dryness, frequent bathroom urges, groin pain, painful intercourse, or low back pain. Many of these