Most of us know how it feels to have our faces slapped by a strong wind or the eerie sensation that arises when it howls so loudly and violently the whole house shakes. But we also know the pleasure of…
The health of our lungs isn’t necessarily talked about a lot when general health is discussed. Typically, cardiovascular health, chronic pain, cholesterol and stroke risk tend to be the more common topics. Many people don’t think about lung health until…
It’s that time of year again…the sickness approaches. For many people, the change in the weather brings on all kinds of respiratory and immunity issues. But there are always things that we can do to mitigate these problems. And today,…
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.…
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…
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…
Arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability today. Currently, 22.2 % of Americans over 18 have been diagnosed with arthritis. That means that about 50 million Americans and the numbers are expected to grow in the next 20 years…
Many people don’t know much about the thyroid gland until they get diagnosed with some sort of metabolic disease. But this little butterfly shaped gland is extremely important and plays a major role in how our bodies function. And believe…
Heart attacks, high blood pressure and the threat of stroke or sudden death are a huge fear for many Americans. After decades of being told that eating salt and saturated fat is the cause of heart disease, it still holds…