I see this far too often in my clinic. A new patient comes in with a laundry list of prescription medications that they have been instructed to take by their physician. But despite all the medications, they still feel like…
Digestion and digestive disorders are big business lately. Seems like you can’t toss a stone without hearing about somebody with inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn’s disease. There are many reasons why this is happening too. Everything from stress to genetically…
For decades, the “natural” health industry has been touting vitamin supplements by the thousands. Unfortunately, most of the supplements on the market are doing nothing more than creating expensive and perhaps even toxic urine. The truth is that most vitamins…
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…
Oh the holidays! You either love them or hate them. There is rarely any grey area. But one thing is almost certain, everybody feels sluggish after the holidays are over. Thanks to all the cookies and milk, cakes, candy, etc. …
The next time you’re in a wide open field, pasture or meadow dotted with beautiful yellow dandelions, know that these prolific little delights are not only beautiful, but packed with nutrition and offer a host of healthy benefits. Let’s explore…
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy. First of all, the practice…