People are frequently nervous when they come in for the first acupuncture treatment and it’s usually because they either don’t know what to expect or they have incorrect visions of what actually happens during a session. So let’s break it…
East Asian Medicine follows many ancient pathways. And while many people are still unfamiliar with the ways of this medical system, the theories and concepts are just as true today as they were thousands of years ago. The yin yang…
Many of the herbal blends that are used here at Zen Penguin Wellness are sourced directly from the Tibetan mountains and distributed by Botanical Biohacking. Wind Tea is one of their most frequently prescribed herbal formulas at this practice. And…
Ever had one of those days or weeks where you just can’t pull yourself out of bed in the morning? Or perhaps you just can’t say “No!” to the dessert tray. Regardless of the activity, willpower is what keeps some…
When discussing East Asian Medicine with new patients, there can always be some confusion. This is because the terms used don’t always match up with allopathic medicine. This doesn’t make them any less real, but is does demand some clarification…
February is marked by Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month in the U.S. So it’s the perfect time to cozy up to how East Asian Medicine views the functions of the heart and how we can keep it working optimally.…
Heart attacks, high blood pressure and the threat of stroke or sudden death are a huge fear for many Americans. After decades of being told that eating salt and saturated fat is the cause of heart disease, it still holds…
The first time you fell off your bike as a kid and skinned your knee, you became acquainted with blood. But most people don’t really understand everything that blood does in our bodies. And the way blood is viewed in…
When you go to see your doctor, they will almost always check your heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, weight and oxygenation level. When you walk into the office of an East Asian Medical doctor, you might notice that things are…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder is one of the six yang organs, paired with one of the six yin organs. The yin organs store vital substances (such as qi, blood, yin and yang). Whereas the yang organs are more…