It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Well, for me it is. This is my favorite season and my favorite holiday. And in East Asian Medicine, we have a category of acupuncture points known as Ghost Points. Seems appropriate…
The Chinese body clock elaborates upon important acupuncture theory, which pre-dates modern Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been utilized by East Asian Medicine for centuries. Good health is demonstrated by optimal organ function. In ancient China, the affects of illness…
In East Asian Medicine, each season is ruled by an element – autumn by metal, winter by water, spring by wood, summer by fire and late summer by earth. Each of us is comprised by all of the elements, though…
Dampness is one of the causative factors that can lead to illness and disease in the body. To understand how dampness is a pathway for illnesses and diseases, it is noteworthy to see that the causes of diseases in accordance with East Asian Medicine…
As the kids head back to school and things begin to shift, accidents can happen and problems can arise. Somebody breaks a bone, sleep becomes more difficult, digestion gets off, kids feel anxious and the list goes on and on. …
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…
If you have a penis, there is a reasonable chance that you may experience a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point during your life. Erectile dysfunction is when an erection is achieved on an inconsistent basis, when an…
East Asian Medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to East Asian Medicine (EAM), there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us change our…
Most people look forward to spring. It means new life, longer hours of daylight, and depending on where one lives, warmer weather. This transition allows for the ability to get more done and spend more time outdoors, possibly shedding those…
Every February men all over the world flock to the local flower shops and jewelry stores in search of the perfect bouquet or piece of jewelry to express their undying love to their significant other. Why? Nobody knows for certain,…