Most of us know how it feels to have our faces slapped by a strong wind or the eerie sensation that arises when it howls so loudly and violently the whole house shakes. But we also know the pleasure of…
The health of our lungs isn’t necessarily talked about a lot when general health is discussed. Typically, cardiovascular health, chronic pain, cholesterol and stroke risk tend to be the more common topics. Many people don’t think about lung health until…
As we transition into the shorter winter months and more hours of darkness, many people feel the all too familiar sluggishness and sadness that comes with the season. So it’s no surprise that sales of energy drinks like Monster actually…
Anybody who knows me, knows that Halloween is my jam. Glowing pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, witches flying and of course, Frankenstein’s monster. It can only mean one thing…we’re heading into the season of too much sugar and decadence. Don’t get me…
It’s that time of year again…the sickness approaches. For many people, the change in the weather brings on all kinds of respiratory and immunity issues. But there are always things that we can do to mitigate these problems. And today,…
Copper is a metal with many uses, ranging from wiring electronics to decorating jewelry. But it also plays a critical role in our bodies. Although there are only trace amounts needed in comparison to other minerals, copper has very important jobs and…
Acupuncture and massage are powerful vehicles for promoting a state of balance, flow and well being in the body. The two modalities go hand in hand and using both together enhances the effectiveness of each, resulting in a more complete treatment.…
As kids, most of us were told to always eat our greens. And our caregivers were simply following a long line of tradition. For thousands of years, humans have cultivated and consumed green plants. But why, exactly? It turns out…
One very important concept in East Asian Medicine (EAM) is the five element theory. This theory describes the basic elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood) in the body and the inter-relationships of those elements found in nature. Each element corresponds to…
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek out medical care. It can be caused by a variety of issues, from an ongoing injury to conditions like fibromyalgia. For many people, medication is the only way to…