Mucus and inflammation are conditions that are frequently treated at Zen Penguin Wellness. These two issues go hand in hand and are often the combination that makes so many people feel sick or tired. Everybody deals with mucus and inflammation,…
Many of the herbal blends that are used here at Zen Penguin Wellness are sourced directly from the Tibetan mountains and distributed by Botanical Biohacking. Wind Tea is one of their most frequently prescribed herbal formulas at this practice. And…
Now that the “sugar” holidays are over, it might be time for a reset. Sugar addiction is a very real condition and one that contributes to multiple chronic diseases. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the average American consumes a whopping 89…
Nutrition is something everyone should be paying attention to if they want to lead a long healthy life free from chronic disease. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 12.3% of Americans meet fruit recommendations and only 10%…
Proper hydration is something that is crucial for the body to function optimally. Unfortunately, we have become accustomed to drinking our water with ice or fresh out of the refrigerator. And while cold water can be refreshing, it can be…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) focuses very heavily on food as medicine. And within that concept, the thermodynamics of the food is where attention should be paid because the temperature of the foods we eat can impact our overall health. Generally…
Educating patients about nutrition is an integral part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). What we eat plays a vital role in our overall health and how our body functions. It’s also important to understand how eating with the seasons factors…
Perimenopause and menopause are not phases of a woman’s life to take lightly. It comes with so many possible health issues. And while many women do take the “grin and bear it” approach, this really shouldn’t be the norm. Particularly…
Often the closing of one year and beginning of another elicits reflection. If you’re noticing that 2025 is bringing closure in a variety of facets of your life, there’s a reason for that. Now, I’m not one who puts a…
Acupuncture, one of the most widely known components of East Asian Medicine (EAM), promotes balance and harmony through the use of tiny needles that shift energy and cause physiological changes to the body. Beyond immediate relief from symptoms, regular acupuncture offers…