Many people think that their moods are determined by their brains. But the truth is that the gut is playing a much larger role in how most people feel. And science is starting to figure out what East Asian Medicine…
Qigong is a form of exercise developed in China thousands of years ago. It combines deep breathing, meditation and slow movements to help promote balance, flexibility, and overall good health and well-being. Qigong has become increasingly popular in recent years because…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) is founded on the principles of restoring balance and harmony within the body, through the dynamic interplay of yin and yang energies. Disruptions in the equilibrium of yin and yang are believed to give rise to various…
For most people, autumn signals a time of slowing down. Many people start to crave heartier, warmer foods like soups and stews, and warm drinks like tea, hot apple cider or hot chocolate. When these trends occur, it’s not just…
We have all experienced days when our mind feels cloudy, concentration is out of reach or simple tasks seem unusually difficult. These moments are often described as “brain fog.” Although not a formal medical diagnosis, brain fog can disrupt your daily…
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…
Pulse diagnosis is a pillar of both Western medicine and East Asian Medicine (EAM). But unlike western medicine, which only assesses pulse rate and blood pressure, EAM has approximately 28 different pulse types to work with. And each pulse can…
If you have ever sipped ginger tea to calm an upset stomach, you already know this root has something special to offer. Ginger has been a cornerstone of plant medicine for more than 2,000 years, used across East Asian Medicine,…
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 5 million Americans suffer from hernias, a medical condition in which an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Western medicine treatment…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) has a long track record of helping people overcome all kinds of ailments, as well as keeping people healthy. Within EAM, pulse diagnosis is a time honored method that uses the principles of balancing qi, yin and…