Pulse diagnosis is a pillar of both Western medicine and East Asian Medicine (EAM). But unlike western medicine, which only assesses pulse rate and blood pressure, EAM has approximately 28 different pulse types to work with. And each pulse can…
If you have ever sipped ginger tea to calm an upset stomach, you already know this root has something special to offer. Ginger has been a cornerstone of plant medicine for more than 2,000 years, used across East Asian Medicine,…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) has a long track record of helping people overcome all kinds of ailments, as well as keeping people healthy. Within EAM, pulse diagnosis is a time honored method that uses the principles of balancing qi, yin and…
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…
Evil Bone Water, or as it was originally called, Zheng Xie Gu Shui or Zheng Gu Shui, is a powerful Chinese liniment used for relieving pain, reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery. Literally translated, Zheng Gu Shui means “bone-setting liquid.” Its name…
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…
East Asian Medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to…
February is marked by Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month in the U.S. So it’s the perfect time to cozy up to how East Asian Medicine views the functions of the heart and how we can keep it working optimally.…
As we get deeper into winter and as the “ick” continues to make its way through the population, don’t forget to go back to the basics of health…food is medicine. Food has the power to heal and utilizing traditional recipes…
For many people, the thought of using a needle to help relax the body, ease pain and calm the nervous system, may seem a little insane. But for those who have experienced the blissful magic that acupuncture needles can provide,…