Proper hydration is something that is crucial for the body to function optimally. Unfortunately, we have become accustomed to drinking our water with ice or fresh out of the refrigerator. And while cold water can be refreshing, it can be…
Educating patients about nutrition is an integral part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). What we eat plays a vital role in our overall health and how our body functions. It’s also important to understand how eating with the seasons factors…
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…
Walking barefoot on grass, sand or warm pebbles can be extremely beneficial. But indoors, especially during the colder winter months, bare feet on hard, cold floors can be more draining than refreshing. In East Asian Medicine (EAM), this simple act, standing…
For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger…shoveling snow. While snow removal may seem like a mundane chore, it can pose significant threats to cardiovascular…
Low back pain is quite common as people begin to age. And most would agree that it’s just part of the aging process. But the truth is that low back pain wouldn’t be commonplace if we took better care of…
Waking up in the morning with low back pain is so common in today’s world. For many, it just comes with the territory of aging, even though it shouldn’t. Taking proper care of yourself is the first step to avoiding…
While most people tend to think of strokes as something that happens to older people, a stroke can occur at any age. In the United States, nearly 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year, with one in four survivors…
When the body is injured, there are several phases that the body must go through in order to repair itself. In some situations, this can take several months to years. But when the body is given the right tools, it…
Since 1989, May has been recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month in the US. The month is aimed at raising public awareness about stroke symptoms, risk factors and prevention. And while it’s a common problem, affecting nearly 795,000 people annually…