Arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability today. Currently, 22.2 % of Americans over 18 have been diagnosed with arthritis. That means that about 50 million Americans and the numbers are expected to grow in the next 20 years…
Many people don’t know much about the thyroid gland until they get diagnosed with some sort of metabolic disease. But this little butterfly shaped gland is extremely important and plays a major role in how our bodies function. And believe…
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…
There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…
Tea is a normal everyday beverage that is consumed by about 90% of the world’s population. Natural teas first originated in China as a medicinal drink and were popular among the Tang dynasty, which lead to its further spread to world population. After…
As fall starts to wind down and winter quickly approaches, many adjustments need to be made. This can mean adjustments to sleep patterns, dietary patterns, activity levels and more. Mentally, many people struggle with this time of year. In late…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is for me. And while many people aren’t so keen on this time of year, there are still some wonderful things about fall that shouldn’t be overlooked. One of those…
Ozempic is enjoying fifteen minutes of fame right now because of the medical profession pushing it as the next big weight loss drug. But, as with all pharmaceuticals, it is not without adverse side effects (check out our blog post…
Anybody who has worked with me is familiar with the term biofilm. But what exactly is a biofilm and how does it affect the body? And even more importantly, what can be done to counter the negative effects of biofilms? …
Have you ever felt nauseous after hearing bad news or gotten so angry that you felt your blood pressure rise? Emotions can affect your physical health in a variety of ways and East Asian Medicine (EAM) theorizes that each emotion…