Bell’s palsy is defined as a sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on once side of the face caused by inflammation or damage to the seventh cranial nerve. And while most people make a full recovery, others need…
Dark circles and under eye bags are rarely a major medical emergency, but they can be bothersome and might indicate some underlying health issues. The good news is that there are natural solutions. So let’s take a look at the…
Acupuncture, one of the most widely known components of East Asian Medicine (EAM), promotes balance and harmony through the use of tiny needles that shift energy and cause physiological changes to the body. Beyond immediate relief from symptoms, regular acupuncture offers…
Everyone experiences feelings of cold. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle, even when the temperatures are sweltering. Persistent coldness can signal underlying health issues and imbalances. East Asian Medicine (EAM) offers valuable insights into why some people always…
Almost everyone has experienced that feeling where you’re exhausted, lying in bed and your mind refuses to slow down. Your heart might be racing slightly, your thoughts churning, as sleep feels frustratingly out of reach. That sensation of being “tired but wired”…
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…
Your first acupuncture appointment might be a little different than what you expected. This is because East Asian Medicine is a whole body method of treatment. Acupuncturists treat diseases according to patterns, not just a diagnosed condition. This generally means…
Here we are again, on the cusp of fall. The air is a little more crisp, the kids are back in school and the upper respiratory infections are in full swing. Now is the time to jack up your immune…
Waking up in the morning with low back pain is so common in today’s world. For many, it just comes with the territory of aging, even though it shouldn’t. Taking proper care of yourself is the first step to avoiding…
While most people tend to think of strokes as something that happens to older people, a stroke can occur at any age. In the United States, nearly 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year, with one in four survivors…