High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
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…
Many people think of self care as being selfish or only something to do when you have a little extra money. But the truth is that self care is vitally important and can help you maintain your health well into…
If you’re dealing with a nagging cough due to a bout of cold or flu, or because of a chronic illness like bronchitis or sinusitis, fast relief from symptoms is a must. But what can safely and reliably ease a…
When the weather becomes cold and the snowflakes begin to fall, it’s safe to say that winter has finally arrived. For many, winter means retreating to warmer areas of the world and taking that long awaited vacation. However, many others…
Tea is a normal everyday beverage that is consumed by about 90% of the world’s population. Natural teas first originated in China as a medicinal drink and were popular among the Tang dynasty, which lead to its further spread to world population. After…
Almost everybody sets goals for themselves in each new year. And it’s a great way to kick start the year. Unfortunately, by March, most people have fallen off whatever wagon they got onboard on January 1st. Maybe it’s because life…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to EAM, there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us adjust our habits…
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…
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…