Every year we hear the phrase “cold and flu season” as we start to enter the holidays. The truth is that this isn’t a true “season”, although it can certainly feel like one. But the reality is that the bacteria…
For decades, icing areas of pain and inflammation have been considered “the norm”. And while there is definitely a place and time for ice, it should not be used for extended periods of time. So let’s dig a little deeper…
Fruit has gotten a bad rap for many years in the dieting world. It has been vilified for years because of its sucrose, fructose and glucose sugars. Diabetics are warned to run from it. Many nutritionists still only recommend fruit in…
In the United States, many see the summer solstice as the beginning of summer. However, as far as seasonal energies go, this is really the pinnacle of summer energy. Consider yin (dark, feminine) and yang (light, masculine) energy. The summer…
Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest. The trees are budding, the flowers are popping up, the insects and other creatures are coming back to life and the allergies are in full swing for many. But we’ll look at allergies…
We all know someone in our lives, past or present, who claims to be able to predict the weather by how their body feels. Many chronic pain patterns and joint dysfunctions, in patients of all ages, tend to flare up when…
As we start to segue into spring, many people prepare for a few weeks or even months of misery brought on by seasonal asthma and allergies. Unfortunately, the stress associated with this time of year and the rise in pollen…
In East Asian Medicine, there are specific aspects of nature that we follow closely. The most basic of these are the concepts of yin and yang. For the body to maintain homeostasis between yin and yang, it is important to…
As we get deeper into winter and as the “ick” continues to make its way through the population, don’t forget to go back to the basics of health…food is medicine. Food has the power to heal and utilizing traditional recipes…
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…