Health Warning: Lead in Eye Makeup

The New York City Health Department today warned New Yorkers that certain imported eye cosmetics contain high levels of lead and should not be used. These cosmetics - called "kohl," "kajal," and "surma" - are imported from Asia, Africa and the Middle East and can be purchased at neighborhood stores throughout New York City.

Read here for detailed information.


Posted by: Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac.

FIsh Oil Speeds Maturing of Infants' Immune System

Check out this article.

Fish Oil Speeds Maturing of Infants’ Immune Systems. Study finds sign of faster immune development in infants getting omega-3s from their mother's milk or formula.
by Craig Weatherby

"Danish researchers report that young children fed with infant formula containing fish oil enjoyed speedier maturation of their developing immune systems, compared with infants fed cow's milk or regular infant formula.

The study affirms the positive outcome of a 2005 study, in which the same Danish team tested the immunity-development effects of giving nursing mothers fish oil during the first few months of breast-feeding."

Read the rest HERE.

Posted by Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac.

Surprising Benefits of Meditation

Here is a link to a great article about the benefits of meditation.

Check out at the author's website too http://www.susanpiver.com/ .

Susan wrote the New York Times bestseller The Hard Questions for an Authentic Life and a new book called How Not To Be Afraid Of Your Own Life: Opening Your Heart to Confidence, Intimacy and Joy.

Spa Week NYC

Get Spa Services for only $50 from April 16-22 in NYC (and other cities and states, too).

Yep, you read that correctly $50 Massages, facials, manicures and pedicures and more!!!

To find participating spa's click here.

Enjoy some Chill-Out time!

posted by Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac.

Buy My Book

Sure this book was written with practitioners in mind but anyone can read this book and integrate it's diet, exercise and lifestyle recommendations to lose weight safely and effectively. You will also learn about Chinese medicine and be able to talk to your practitioner about your treatment plan in a very educated manner.

Do your patients frequently ask you if Chinese medicine can help them lose weight? With the information in this new book from Juliette Aiyana, you can definitively tell them yes!

This clever little volume combines the best of Western biochemical knowledge about weight and weight control along with everything Chinese medicine has to say about this subject. The book provides detailed information on healthy diet, weight loss, weight management, how to eat for more energy, better digestion, and all the other parameters of good health. Juliette gives many case histories about how the Chinese use herbal medicine and acupuncture to assist in healthy weight management and a breakdown of the most common patterns of disharmony you will see in clinical practice.

Over 50% of all Americans are overweight. The useful information in this book can help you help these patients who want and need to lose weight.

Help your patients lose weight and maintain a healthy weight without crazy fads or yo-yo diets.

Learn effective techniques for counseling patients about eating a healthy, nutritional and energetic diet.


Integrate Chinese medical nutritional therapy and Western nutritional science.
Blend NIH and TCM standards for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Pre-publication special this book Ships in June! Available for 20% off cover price for a limited time only. Click Here To Order.

Funny ancedote with a moral

I don't know who authored this. Someone sent it to me in an e-mail forward. --Juliette

"In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "And as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds.

And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then he said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good."
And Man went into cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

Then Satan created HMOs."

The Moral of the Story- Be Healthy!--Juliette

Exciting News! Juliette Aiyana's new book "Chinese Medicine & Healthy Weight Management: An Evidence-Based Integrated Approach" due out May '07 is available for pre-sales at 20% off cover price! Call us to order 212-894-0767 or order from www.bluepoppy.com. The seminar for practitioners will be held in NYC in June. Enroll early for a discount at www.bluepoppy.com.