East Asian Medicine has an amazing track record because it has been developed and adjusted over a long period of time. This makes it invaluable when it comes to treating a number of health problems, many of which are still…
The lack of vegetable intake in the United States is something I see in my clinic on a regular basis. I hear it all the time, “I don’t like vegetables”. And while it’s ok to not “like” vegetables, it’s not…
If you’ve ever traveled to China, you may have noticed that turkey is not a food that is normally consumed. Part of this is because the turkey is not native to the area. But more importantly, the Chinese do not…
East Asian Medicine is a medical system that is thousands of years old and incorporates many different modalities. EAM theory emphasizes that Mother Nature provides the right kind of food for the right kind of environment. For instance, if the…
The gut microbiome and gut dysbiosis are buzz words right now, but it’s for a good reason. As conventional medicine continues to play catch up with what East Asian Medicine practitioners have known for centuries, the gut microbiome is SO…
There’s a term that is used in East Asian Medicine that frequently gets misinterpreted and misused. This term is qi. There is also something that is a bit of a buzz word in the medical and scientific community right now. …
Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody is aware that certain foods should be consumed during specific times of the year. In areas like the Midwest, where fruits and…
Congee is a traditional, highly nourishing Chinese breakfast used for healing since the Han Dynasty (206 BCE). Made with rice, other grains and water, congee is a simple and powerful way to support digestion and overall health. In Chinese Medicine, congee is…