What a Week in the Country Taught Me
As many of you know, I’ve been away this week in the small town I grew up in visiting family. I returned to a small town that had grown (a 1500 population increase and a Walgreens! – it’s a little crazy around here). It took time to adjust this week. Here are the...
3 Tips on How to Combat Fatigue Naturally
Are you feeling run down? More than your average mid-afternoon slump? As we know, what we eat affects us physically and emotionally. Our diets play a huge role in how much energy we have, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here are a few tips on how to combat...
Chinese Herbs Commonly Used to Manage Diabetes
About 25.8 million people in the U.S. were affected by diabetes in 2010 according to the CDC. Diabetes is nothing new to TCM and has been treated and managed by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It was first mentioned in the foundational TCM...
To Egg or Not to Egg?
It seems like eggs are in the news every other week. Research studies on eggs tend to contradict each other, making it even more confusing to choose. This article looks at eggs from the perspective of Chinese medicine to show a different side of this popular breakfast...
How Acupuncture Can Help with Infertility
This ancient medicine affects every cell in your body and helps regulate your hormones to harmonize and rebalance . Oftentimes poor egg quality is the cause of infertility especially with women in their late 30's and early- to mid-40's. Acupuncture can help you to...
Coffee: Friend or Foe?
Coffee is one of the most controversial beverages in healthcare nowadays. It boasts many benefits but at the same time several downsides to consider. Many holistic healthcare practitioners encourage their patients to stop drinking it all together. Even some, refuse to...
5 Self-Care Tips for Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in full bloom and allergy season has arrived. Some calling this season pollen vortex, due to the recent polar vortex. Here are four tips you can do at home to help manage your allergies: Eat ginger, green onions, and garlic. These foods are Chinese herbs and...
When You Know It’s Time for Acupuncture
Spring has finally arrived! As the season changes and temperatures rise, it's important to take care of your health during this transitional time. It can be very challenging for your body to adjust to the volatile weather in the spring. Acupuncture can help you...
Fight Off Winter Blahs with These Amazing Teas
On a cold winter day, a hot cup of tea can go a long way. Hot tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. Take a look at these teas below that you thought you knew: Mint. This tea is a western herb as well as a Chinese herb. As a western...
How the Weather Affects Your Health
With ever changing weather this winter, it is essential to protect yourself from the elements. In Chinese medicine, the weather can affect your health. Other cultures, like Mexico, Greece, and Korea (to name a few), agree. In western medicine, somehow the influence of...