Nutrition is something everyone should be paying attention to if they want to lead a long healthy life free from chronic disease. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 12.3% of Americans meet fruit recommendations and only 10%…
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…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) focuses very heavily on food as medicine. And within that concept, the thermodynamics of the food is where attention should be paid because the temperature of the foods we eat can impact our overall health. Generally…
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…
Often the closing of one year and beginning of another elicits reflection. If you’re noticing that 2025 is bringing closure in a variety of facets of your life, there’s a reason for that. Now, I’m not one who puts a…
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…
Pomegranates are one of nature’s super fruits. Originating in the region that encompasses Iran to India, the pomegranate is now found all over the world. It has been used in East Asian Medicine (EAM) since 114 BCE. And while the…
Everyone experiences feelings of cold. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle, even when the temperatures are sweltering. Persistent coldness can signal underlying health issues and imbalances. East Asian Medicine (EAM) offers valuable insights into why some people always…