With summer in full swing, it’s not uncommon for people to be more active. And with increased activity comes the possibility of increased injury, aches and pains. So let’s look at one of the most common areas that end up…
Most people are aware that Vitamin D is essential for healthy human existence. But did you know that there are about 30,000 genes in your body and vitamin D affects over 3,000 of them? In fact, it’s been found that…
East Asian Medicine is a medical system that is thousands of years old and incorporates many different modalities. EAM theory emphasizes that Mother Nature provides the right kind of food for the right kind of environment. For instance, if the…
If you have a penis, there is a reasonable chance that you may experience a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point during your life. Erectile dysfunction is when an erection is achieved on an inconsistent basis, when an…
East Asian Medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to East Asian Medicine (EAM), there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us change our…
When it comes to self care and overall health, men tend to push things onto the back burner until they can no longer be ignored. But in particular during the month of June, men should really look at taking better…
Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. Ultimately, those with the disease will lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends and care…
About 33 million Americans in all age groups experience varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even the seeming contradiction of excessive watering or tearing. Untreated dry eye symptoms can also lead to…
You probably don’t think about your breath that often. It’s always there, in the background, when you need it. But paying more attention to how you’re breathing can make a big impact on your stress levels. When you’re stressed or anxious, your breathing tends…
Almost everybody is attached to a phone, laptop or tablet these days. And while it’s great to have everything instantly at your fingertips, our attachment to these screens is literally killing us. One of the biggest issues is how excessive…