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…
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…