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…
Prostate health might not be at the top of every guy’s health checklist but it’s important for men to get checked, especially if they have a family history of issues or cancer. And while it isn’t talked about very much,…
Stomach acid, gastric acid and hydrochloric acid all refer to the acid naturally produced by the cells lining the stomach. If you take a walk down the isles of your local drug store, you will see a variety of medications…
Stress – a six letter word that everyone is familiar with. It’s something we all experience, to one degree or another, and how we handle it can mean the difference between productivity and illness. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that…
According to the World Health Organization, urinary bladder control problems affect nearly 200 million people worldwide. Women tend to be more likely to be affected by urinary bladder dysfunction than men. The most recent reports show that more than fifty…
Since 1989, May has been recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month in the US. The month is aimed at raising public awareness about stroke symptoms, risk factors and prevention. And while it’s a common problem, affecting nearly 795,000 people annually…