Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure in a person’s blood vessels is too high. At rest, a pressure cuff reading higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic two days in a row qualifies…
Our bodies often express what our minds cannot handle. This is called psychogenic pain or physical pain that is linked to emotional stress. Psychogenic pain isn’t a flighty new-age concept. In fact, quite a few studies have looked at the relationship between…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) uses many different methods of diagnosing and treating patients. One of these is the observation of colors and what they are related to in EAM. This is part of a system known as the Five Elements…
Every April is Stress Awareness Month since 1992, when a non-profit organization known as the Health Resource Network put a spotlight on stress and how it affects our lives. Since then, the month of April has been dedicated to helping…
Why is the liver meridian such a big deal in East Asian Medicine? And how are you taking care of yours on a daily basis? Well, our bodies are ruled by our liver and gallbladder, two paired organs that are responsible…
Spring is generally regarded as a happy season, especially for those that live in areas where winter is cold and dark. Spring brings with it longer, warmer days, more sunshine, rebirth of plants and more activity. But for many, the…
Bell’s palsy is defined as a sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on once side of the face caused by inflammation or damage to the seventh cranial nerve. And while most people make a full recovery, others need…
Dark circles and under eye bags are rarely a major medical emergency, but they can be bothersome and might indicate some underlying health issues. The good news is that there are natural solutions. So let’s take a look at the…
Mucus and inflammation are conditions that are frequently treated at Zen Penguin Wellness. These two issues go hand in hand and are often the combination that makes so many people feel sick or tired. Everybody deals with mucus and inflammation,…
Acupuncture, one of the most widely known components of East Asian Medicine (EAM), promotes balance and harmony through the use of tiny needles that shift energy and cause physiological changes to the body. Beyond immediate relief from symptoms, regular acupuncture offers…