The first time you fell off your bike as a kid and skinned your knee, you became acquainted with blood. But most people don’t really understand everything that blood does in our bodies. And the way blood is viewed in…
The previous post went in depth about what qi is, how it is formed and how it functions in our bodies. But what happens when the qi is disturbed or thrown out of balance? The simple answer, disease or illness…
There is a word that is used frequently in East Asian Medicine, qi (pronounced “chee”). The concept of qi is quite foreign to most people, but it’s really not as mystical as it may seem. The simplest definition of qi…
When somebody calls or comes in for their first acupuncture treatment, there are always lots of questions. It’s normal and completely expected. For most people, the idea of having needles placed all over the body, doesn’t seem logical, especially for…
When you go to see your doctor, they will almost always check your heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, weight and oxygenation level. When you walk into the office of an East Asian Medical doctor, you might notice that things are…
Another February means another Valentine’s Day, with romantics all over the world flocking to the stores to find that perfect gift. But has anybody ever wondered why? Why do we make ourselves crazy over a holiday that is nothing more…
In East Asian Medicine, dry skin is caused either by exposure to excessive dryness and heat (as in the dry heat produced by HVAC systems or radiators) or a deficiency of blood and fluids within the body. These causes can…
Cinnamon is an ancient spice that comes from the bark of several species of the Cinnamomum genus of evergreen trees, which belong to the laurel family. The most popular types of cinnamon are native to Sri Lanka and China, though cinnamon is…
In East Asian Medicine, tongue analysis is an important and significantly useful tool when determining a diagnosis. By observing the many aspects of a patient’s tongue, practitioners are able to monitor and assess progression of treatment and severity of disease in…
As 2023 approaches, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions. It may be to lose a few extra pounds, live a healthier lifestyle, manage your finances better, be more mindful, going to bed earlier, work less or even spend…