Nerve damage is something that affects millions of people worldwide and it can be completely debilitating. There are different types of nerve damage, but no matter the type, it is not an easy thing to deal with. The two main…
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision problem. A person suffering from myopia has a condition that makes close objects appear clear, but distant objects appear blurry. With the introduction of handheld devices like phones and tablets, myopia is on…
If you have ever sipped ginger tea to calm an upset stomach, you already know this root has something special to offer. Ginger has been a cornerstone of plant medicine for more than 2,000 years, used across East Asian Medicine,…
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 5 million Americans suffer from hernias, a medical condition in which an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Western medicine treatment…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) has a long track record of helping people overcome all kinds of ailments, as well as keeping people healthy. Within EAM, pulse diagnosis is a time honored method that uses the principles of balancing qi, yin and…
Everyone deals with emotions in their own way. But did you know that your emotions can be predicting factors of your current health situation? Emotions can also be detrimental if they are not dealt with or handled in a timely…
Iron deficiency anemia is defined as a blood disorder that occurs when your body lacks enough iron to produce sufficient hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of…
East Asian Medicine follows many ancient pathways. And while many people are still unfamiliar with the ways of this medical system, the theories and concepts are just as true today as they were thousands of years ago. The yin yang…
It’s probably fair to say that most people know not to look directly at the sun because it can damage your eyes. But there are also benefits to getting regular sun exposure at certain times of the day. So let’s…
In our modern world, stress and environmental factors can upset our body’s delicate hormonal balance, causing various health problems. These imbalances affect energy, mood, reproduction and well-being. And despite many people thinking that hormonal imbalances only affect women, it is…