Shibui Gardens Spa & Wellness Center

10/19/2025

This list was surprising and worth considering:

Learn how these five supplements including red yeast rice and ashwagandha may hurt your liver.

10/18/2025

CHANGE OF VENUE! 😊 Due to unforseen circumstances, the Belrose Theater won't be available on the 25th, so the Cranial and Vascular class will be held at 1435 4th Street between D and E. It's set back from the street, and parking is fine in the lot on E street on weekends. More details at www.shibuigardens.com. Or call (415) 457-0283. See you there!

10/18/2025

This neurotrophic factor is super important throughout life, but particularly after middle age! They are now finding dietary ways to increase it in your brain.

BDNF is a compound that is largely responsible for the brain’s plasticity, or its ability to reform and heal itself. These are the top 10 foods and top 5 lifestyle factors that increase your natural production of BDNF.

10/15/2025

This can be helpful for those who want to be more careful about bacteria in the kitchen...

Don’t rinse that raw chicken breast. Here’s what to wash, what not to wash, and how to wash it.

10/13/2025

Just a few more days until the big day! Here's what the Osteopathic geniuses who pioneered this work had to say about what will be taught, palpated, and facilitated, among other things: "...The cerebrospinal fluid is one of the highest know elements contained in the body, and unless the brain furnishes the fluid in abundance, a disabled condition in the body will remain." Andrew T, Still He went on to say, "Visualize a potency, an intelligent potency, that is more intelligent than your own human mentality. It is something you can depend upon to do the work for you!" More details and registration are at www.shiguigardens.com

Shibui was started by a group of friends over 40 years ago, but is now open as a private practice on a limited basis. It has shifted into a new way of inspiring balance and well-being. Thank you for continuing to take care of yourself!

10/13/2025

Goodness! I didn't know B6 regulated this many things for the body. Helpful article!

B6 is a hard-working vitamin that affects everything from your mood to appetite to skin condition. Here are signs you may not have enough.

10/11/2025

I wasn't typically drawn to pears in general, but then a friend brought me one from a tree in her garden and I was blown away! It was so delicious it gave me pause, then when I looked up the benefits it was even more impressive:

Regularly enjoying pears may promote heart and digestive health, help regulate blood sugar, support weight management, and provide key nutrients your body needs.

09/28/2025

This article on the subject was written by a doctor.

Environmental and industrial factors expose you to high levels of heavy metals every day, including the foods you eat and air you breathe. Overexposure to heavy metals can cause heavy metal poisoning and long-term organ damage. Learn how to change your diet to remove heavy metals from your body.

09/28/2025

Here's some potential relief from the heavy metal exposure we're not able to avoid, since it's in the soil and seeps into many foods. Chelation is another option, but for that it's best to get guidance from a professional.

Yikes: You are exposed to heavy metals every single day. Here's how to get rid of them naturally.

09/28/2025

This one hit where it hurts, as I'd been eating chocolate almost every day in some form or another, or cacao in my tea with cinnamon - soooo good! Now I'm not sure if the (organic) brands I'd been consuming were clean....

A shocking report found high levels of toxic metals in many popular dark chocolate bars, but these five brands were deemed "safer choices."

09/28/2025

"Better safe than sorry," my mom used to say. Sometimes things lurking inside your system can pop up in unsuspecting ways as these toxins accumulate. A few precautions could go a long way!

From baby food to protein powder, there are several foods that are more likely to be contaminated with various types of heavy metal.

09/20/2025

This is alarming! After finding out that I was highly allergic to gluten, I switched to gluten free crackers that used cassava flour. Today my doctor told me that there's a lead problem with cassava, and no levels of lead are safe. I double-checked, and it's very real.

Cassava (also known as yuca or manioc) has become a popular gluten-free alternative, appearing in everything from flour and bread to chips and pasta. For people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, cassava-based products offer a grain-free option that aligns with dietary restrictions. However,...