East Asian Medicine follows many ancient pathways. And while many people are still unfamiliar with the ways of this medical system, the theories and concepts are just as true today as they were thousands of years ago. The yin yang…
It’s probably fair to say that most people know not to look directly at the sun because it can damage your eyes. But there are also benefits to getting regular sun exposure at certain times of the day. So let’s…
In our modern world, stress and environmental factors can upset our body’s delicate hormonal balance, causing various health problems. These imbalances affect energy, mood, reproduction and well-being. And despite many people thinking that hormonal imbalances only affect women, it is…
Many people rarely consider the connections within their bodies that can affect health outcomes on a daily basis. But the reality is that everything is intertwined and what is a problem in one area might be an indication that something…
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure in a person’s blood vessels is too high. At rest, a pressure cuff reading higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic two days in a row qualifies…
Our bodies often express what our minds cannot handle. This is called psychogenic pain or physical pain that is linked to emotional stress. Psychogenic pain isn’t a flighty new-age concept. In fact, quite a few studies have looked at the relationship between…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) uses many different methods of diagnosing and treating patients. One of these is the observation of colors and what they are related to in EAM. This is part of a system known as the Five Elements…
Every April is Stress Awareness Month since 1992, when a non-profit organization known as the Health Resource Network put a spotlight on stress and how it affects our lives. Since then, the month of April has been dedicated to helping…
Why is the liver meridian such a big deal in East Asian Medicine? And how are you taking care of yours on a daily basis? Well, our bodies are ruled by our liver and gallbladder, two paired organs that are responsible…
Spring is generally regarded as a happy season, especially for those that live in areas where winter is cold and dark. Spring brings with it longer, warmer days, more sunshine, rebirth of plants and more activity. But for many, the…
