With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, the possibility of brain injuries is a real concern. Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow…
March is known for St. Patrick’s Day. And while I enjoy a couple of cold green brewskies like everybody else, there are a couple of other reasons that March is significant. March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, as well…
Did you know that how well your gut works is directly related to your vision and your brain? Healthy gut microbiota function is linked to normal central nervous system (CNS) function. The microbiota is defined as all microorganisms in a particular location,…
February is age-related macular degeneration and low vision awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision comes from. ARMD is a complex…
Every February men all over the world flock to the local flower shops and jewelry stores in search of the perfect bouquet or piece of jewelry to express their undying love to their significant other. Why? Nobody knows for certain,…
The gut microbiome and gut dysbiosis are buzz words right now, but it’s for a good reason. As conventional medicine continues to play catch up with what East Asian Medicine practitioners have known for centuries, the gut microbiome is SO…
Most people aren’t aware that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of…
There’s a term that is used in East Asian Medicine that frequently gets misinterpreted and misused. This term is qi. There is also something that is a bit of a buzz word in the medical and scientific community right now. …
Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody is aware that certain foods should be consumed during specific times of the year. In areas like the Midwest, where fruits and…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder is one of the six yang organs, paired with one of the six yin organs. The yin organs store vital substances (such as qi, blood, yin and yang). Whereas the yang organs are more…
