Men are always considered to be the stronger of the two sexes and the problem solvers. But what happens when men need help? Well, most men have a tendency to wait until the issue is blaringly obvious and needs attention. …
As we continue our celebration of Men’s Health Month, it is time to look at the most important area of the male anatomy. No. Not that. But it does feed into that. We’re going to be talking about the kidneys. …
June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to remind men of the health issues they face and what they can do to take charge of their health. Men are significantly less likely than women to see a doctor or…
Headaches are a common complaint and cause of distress among many people of all ages. There are various types of headaches that can range from mild to severe. Some of the most common include tension headaches, migraines and sinus headaches.…
Language is used to relay thoughts, feelings and intentions to one another on a daily basis. But sometimes there are hidden meanings that can get lost in translation. This is particularly evident in East Asian Medicine, where our organs have…
Transitioning from National Stress Awareness Month into Healthy Vision Month gives us pause to consider that one of the biggest contributors to vision issues is stress. And even though it sounds like a broken record, the best way to maintain…
While most people associate acupuncture only with needles, there is actually a lot more to this medicine. Acupuncture in just one component of the larger East Asian Medical system. Ear seeds, for example, are a popular form of herbal treatment, which…
East Asian Medicine has an amazing track record because it has been developed and adjusted over a long period of time. This makes it invaluable when it comes to treating a number of health problems, many of which are still…
High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…