Acupuncture and massage are powerful vehicles for promoting a state of balance, flow and well being in the body. The two modalities go hand in hand and using both together enhances the effectiveness of each, resulting in a more complete treatment.…
As kids, most of us were told to always eat our greens. And our caregivers were simply following a long line of tradition. For thousands of years, humans have cultivated and consumed green plants. But why, exactly? It turns out…
One very important concept in East Asian Medicine (EAM) is the five element theory. This theory describes the basic elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood) in the body and the inter-relationships of those elements found in nature. Each element corresponds to…
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek out medical care. It can be caused by a variety of issues, from an ongoing injury to conditions like fibromyalgia. For many people, medication is the only way to…
Anybody who has worked with me knows that healing the gut is a big part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). In order for the body and mind to function properly, we have to receive and assimilate the proper nutrients. When…
Many people suffer with a condition known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ for short. In fact, according to the recent statistics, one out of every 12 people in the United States are affected by TMJ. That translates into 35…
According to East Asian Medicine (EAM), many chronic conditions can be partly contributed to stagnant blood circulation. Blood stasis / stagnation refers to the accumulation or lack of circulation of blood in the body’s channels, vessels or meridians. This article will explore…
We all have stressors in our lives. And for most people, these everyday stressors are easily handled. But since 2020, things have definitely gone into hyperdrive. More and more people are dealing with chronic stress and serious illnesses that are…
Most people feel better after being outside in nature. The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel. And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…
Dairy is a natural food produced by cows to feed and fatten up their calves. Humans did not start drinking milk and eating dairy until the agricultural revolution about 10,000 years ago. In fact, humans are the only species that…