Qigong is perhaps not as well-known as some of the other modalities of East Asian Medicine in “the west”. This is a shame, as it is a well-developed and powerful healing system. Qigong is pronounced “Chee Gung”. Here is the…
Many patients visit my clinic as a last ditch effort for their health. They’ve seen their primary physician, one or many specialists and possibly other integrative care practitioners before they decide to give acupuncture a shot. By this time, their…
Most people have a natural aversion to mold in anything other than French cheese, and for good reason: mold is ugly, odorous, hard to get rid of and can cause structural damage if left unaddressed. Mold can also have negative,…
There might be something wrong with your digestive tract and it could be making you sick and fat. You may not even realize you have a problem. But if you have health concerns of any kind or you are overweight,…
Congee is a traditional, highly nourishing Chinese breakfast used for healing since the Han Dynasty (206 BCE). Made with rice, other grains and water, congee is a simple and powerful way to support digestion and overall health. In Chinese Medicine, congee is…
As a Doctor of natural medicine, I believe strongly in the healing power of nature. So as the cold and flu season approaches, there are many natural approaches to optimizing one’s immune system in order to get yourself ready for…
A torn ACL, menstrual cramps, a broken heart –– life brings all sorts of pain. The good news? You are meant to experience pain. It is your body’s way of signaling stress; your innate intelligence gently aching (or screaming impatiently) to stop,…
Photobiomodulation therapy is defined as the utilization of non-ionizing electromagnetic energy to trigger photochemical changes within cellular structures that are receptive to photons. Mitochondria is particularly receptive to this process. At the cellular level, visible red and near infrared light (NIR)…
In Japanese culture there is something known as Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing”. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. When people remember…
Traditional Chinese medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner is known as moxibustion. This technique involves the burning of…
