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…
Winter, commonly referred to as “cold and flu season”, is the time of year that almost everyone either gets sick or is surrounded by those that are. But the common cold doesn’t follow a schedule. The common cold can happen…
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…
With the holiday season in full swing, get togethers commencing and traveling taking place, the chances of getting sick can increase. So now is a good time to improve your overall lung health. As last week’s post recommended, there are…
As we head into what has been dubbed “cold and flu season”, it is important to remember that while catching a cold or the flu is possible, it doesn’t have to be probable. The lungs control breathing and taking in…