Qigong is a form of exercise developed in China thousands of years ago. It combines deep breathing, meditation and slow movements to help promote balance, flexibility, and overall good health and well-being. Qigong has become increasingly popular in recent years because…
We have all experienced days when our mind feels cloudy, concentration is out of reach or simple tasks seem unusually difficult. These moments are often described as “brain fog.” Although not a formal medical diagnosis, brain fog can disrupt your daily…
As we all know, without breath we cease to exist. But in the crazy, fast-paced world we live in, many people are finding it harder and harder to breathe. Breath is so much more than just a part of our…
Iron deficiency anemia is defined as a blood disorder that occurs when your body lacks enough iron to produce sufficient hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of…
In our modern world, stress and environmental factors can upset our body’s delicate hormonal balance, causing various health problems. These imbalances affect energy, mood, reproduction and well-being. And despite many people thinking that hormonal imbalances only affect women, it is…
Many people rarely consider the connections within their bodies that can affect health outcomes on a daily basis. But the reality is that everything is intertwined and what is a problem in one area might be an indication that something…
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…
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…
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…
