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…
How often do you misplace your keys, forget where you parked your car or completely blank on a neighbor’s name? No matter what your age, it’s common to lose some of your mental sharpness if you aren’t specifically making an…
Many people make resolutions to exercise at the beginning of the new year. And unfortunately, while the goal is a good one to set, many people fall short or give up completely within a few weeks. There are many reasons…
The season of winter is a time of slowing down and hibernation. According to Traditional Chinese Medical theory, the winter months are the perfect time to recharge your batteries and to start storing up the body’s vital energy reserves. The…
Have you ever gotten out of bed and wondered why a certain area was achy or tight, despite you not doing anything out of the ordinary the day before? It could be that you’re holding onto anxiety and stress and…
Let’s explore how acupuncture works from a western scientific perspective. There is no disagreement between the fundamental anatomical and physiological concepts of western and Chinese medicine. However, as methods of scientific inquiry have progressed, the mechanisms of acupuncture are beginning…
In Chinese medicine we talk about causes of disease and health imbalances in terms of excess and deficiency. The holiday season is typically a time of excess. Excess indulgence of rich foods, drinks and alcohol Excess activity: running around shopping,…
