Stress – a six letter word that everyone is familiar with. It’s something we all experience, to one degree or another, and how we handle it can mean the difference between productivity and illness. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that…
According to the World Health Organization, urinary bladder control problems affect nearly 200 million people worldwide. Women tend to be more likely to be affected by urinary bladder dysfunction than men. The most recent reports show that more than fifty…
Since 1989, May has been recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month in the US. The month is aimed at raising public awareness about stroke symptoms, risk factors and prevention. And while it’s a common problem, affecting nearly 795,000 people annually…
Tinnitus, that ringing, buzzing or crackling sound that can occur in one or both ears, is a common complaint. In fact, tinnitus is an issue that 10-25% of the population deals with on a daily basis. And for some, severe…
Most people are familiar with the terms diurnal and nocturnal. Diurnal means active during the daytime, while nocturnal means active during the nighttime. Together the two make up a 24 hour cycle known as a day. But, in East Asian…
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…
Last week we began discussing acupuncture meridians and how science is starting to catch up with what the ancients have known for centuries. This week, we’re going to dive into the properties of the 14 main meridians and how they…
East Asian Medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to…
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…