Anybody who has worked with me knows that healing the gut is a big part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). In order for the body and mind to function properly, we have to receive and assimilate the proper nutrients. When…
We all have stressors in our lives. And for most people, these everyday stressors are easily handled. But since 2020, things have definitely gone into hyperdrive. More and more people are dealing with chronic stress and serious illnesses that are…
Dairy is a natural food produced by cows to feed and fatten up their calves. Humans did not start drinking milk and eating dairy until the agricultural revolution about 10,000 years ago. In fact, humans are the only species that…
One of the secrets to the longevity of the Asian community is that they have always paid close attention to the seasons, particularly the availability of specific foods. And until the 1950’s, most people around the world also were subject…
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…
Everybody feels tired from time to time. And generally, when you get a good night’s sleep or change up your habits, this transient tiredness goes away or improves. But sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can’t get moving…
It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone is Irish, everyone wears green and many people consume green food and drink (looking at you green beer). And it also goes without saying that St. Patrick’s Day…
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…