Every year we hear the phrase “cold and flu season” as we start to enter the holidays. The truth is that this isn’t a true “season”, although it can certainly feel like one. But the reality is that the bacteria…
For decades, icing areas of pain and inflammation have been considered “the norm”. And while there is definitely a place and time for ice, it should not be used for extended periods of time. So let’s dig a little deeper…
The idea of fluid metabolism is a key one in the understanding of many health issues in East Asian Medicine (EAM). A person with healthy organ systems takes in fluids through food and drink, which are purified and dispersed to all…
Your first acupuncture appointment might be a little different than what you expected. This is because East Asian Medicine is a whole body method of treatment. Acupuncturists treat diseases according to patterns, not just a diagnosed condition. This generally means…
Here we are again, on the cusp of fall. The air is a little more crisp, the kids are back in school and the upper respiratory infections are in full swing. Now is the time to jack up your immune…
Low back pain is quite common as people begin to age. And most would agree that it’s just part of the aging process. But the truth is that low back pain wouldn’t be commonplace if we took better care of…
Waking up in the morning with low back pain is so common in today’s world. For many, it just comes with the territory of aging, even though it shouldn’t. Taking proper care of yourself is the first step to avoiding…
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…