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,…
Before the feast begins, everyone around the table shares something that makes them feel grateful. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in many U.S. families, but you might be surprised to learn that this simple exercise can have dramatic health benefits. A…
I think we all know someone, or maybe it’s even ourselves, who lives by the old adage, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Often used to put off replacing outdated tools or technology, the phrase can be applied to…
The lymphatic system is something that is frequently mentioned, but many people never really understand what it is and why it matters. So let’s explore this a little more, in an effort to understand why you should care about your…
As we approach the time change and the longer, colder nights, many people start to experience a feeling of deeply rooted sadness. This is not an uncommon phenomena and it is appropriately names Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD for short.…
Breath is the link between the universal life force and our physical existence. It is thought of in ancient traditions as our link to the divine. The rhythm of the breath mimics the primal rhythm of the universe, the natural…
In the United States, an estimated 300,000 people a year die from obesity. In several studies over the last five years, researchers have shown patients who receive regular acupuncture treatments see faster weight loss results than those who do not.…
Anger is the emotion associated with springtime in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For most of us, we consider anger a bad emotion, something to avoid or get rid of, so why would it be one that TCM would shine a light…
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes…
For many of the afflictions acupuncture can treat – allergies, back pain, headaches, the list goes on – reducing inflammation in the body is a primary reason acupuncture is successful. For decades now, doctors and medical researchers have been trying…
