Sunflowers are one of the most recognizable flowers on Earth. They are native to North America and have been cultivated for thousands of years as a source of food and decoration. Sunflowers are usually thought of as being yellow, but…
While most people tend to think of strokes as something that happens to older people, a stroke can occur at any age. In the United States, nearly 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year, with one in four survivors…
At Zen Penguin Wellness, there is always a large pot of Relaxed Buddha Tea brewing. This lovely Chinese herbal tea is available for all to enjoy while in the clinic. Relaxed Buddha Tea is an ancient herbal formula designed to…
Knee pain is not an uncommon phenomenon and it’s a safe bet that almost everyone over the age of 5 has experienced knee pain to some degree. But transient knee pain is much different from chronic knee pain. And the…
Anybody who utilizes East Asian Medicine is probably familiar with the concept of tongue diagnosis. It’s something that has been utilized for centuries to determine the inner workings of your body. Our tongues aren’t just used to taste our food. …
When discussing East Asian Medicine with new patients, there can always be some confusion. This is because the terms used don’t always match up with allopathic medicine. This doesn’t make them any less real, but is does demand some clarification…
Fruit has gotten a bad rap for many years in the dieting world. It has been vilified for years because of its sucrose, fructose and glucose sugars. Diabetics are warned to run from it. Many nutritionists still only recommend fruit in…
Anxiety is a tricky emotion. It can manifest in so many ways that sometimes people don’t even know they are suffering from it. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 40 million Americans experience anxiety on…
When the body is injured, there are several phases that the body must go through in order to repair itself. In some situations, this can take several months to years. But when the body is given the right tools, it…
In the United States, many see the summer solstice as the beginning of summer. However, as far as seasonal energies go, this is really the pinnacle of summer energy. Consider yin (dark, feminine) and yang (light, masculine) energy. The summer…