For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, you know what’s in store later this week; a whole lotta food. Which is great! It’s a time to celebrate the abundance of fall, spend time with family, watch some football and whatever else you…
In honor of November being National Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s do a dive into what this disease is and how East Asian Medicine can help. It is estimated that nearly 26 million men, women and children across the United States…
The first time you see the tools used to perform gua sha, you might wonder if this is more of a sadistic form of torture. But this ancient technique might be just what the doctor ordered for many different ailments.…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Well, for me it is. This is my favorite season and my favorite holiday. And in East Asian Medicine, we have a category of acupuncture points known as Ghost Points. Seems appropriate…
The Chinese body clock elaborates upon important acupuncture theory, which pre-dates modern Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been utilized by East Asian Medicine for centuries. Good health is demonstrated by optimal organ function. In ancient China, the affects of illness…
In East Asian Medicine, each season is ruled by an element – autumn by metal, winter by water, spring by wood, summer by fire and late summer by earth. Each of us is comprised by all of the elements, though…
Dampness is one of the causative factors that can lead to illness and disease in the body. To understand how dampness is a pathway for illnesses and diseases, it is noteworthy to see that the causes of diseases in accordance with East Asian Medicine…
Does my child have ADHD? Do I have ADHD? ADD / ADHD is a mental health disorder that causes children and adults to have problems with concentration, hyperactivity or both. Trouble in school, problems at work, physical restlessness, mood swings and frequent feelings…
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes weakness, pain and numbness in your extremities (typically the hands and feet). Your peripheral nerves send messages from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. When those nerves are damaged, these messages are interrupted and affect how your body responds to pain, temperature and other reflexes. It’s…
Fall is a favorite season for many people. The weather starts getting a little cooler, things are beginning to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing. For many others, fall is not so festive. Many people…