People are frequently nervous when they come in for the first acupuncture treatment and it’s usually because they either don’t know what to expect or they have incorrect visions of what actually happens during a session. So let’s break it…
As we all know, without breath we cease to exist. But in the crazy, fast-paced world we live in, many people are finding it harder and harder to breathe. Breath is so much more than just a part of our…
Do you often feel like you can’t switch off, even when trying to relax? You’re not alone. Many people unknowingly become hooked on the internal high of stress hormones, particularly cortisol. While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, cortisol…
Pulse diagnosis is a pillar of both Western medicine and East Asian Medicine (EAM). But unlike western medicine, which only assesses pulse rate and blood pressure, EAM has approximately 28 different pulse types to work with. And each pulse can…
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…