East Asian Medicine and it’s most popular modality, acupuncture, work because they adjust the body through the main driving force, energy. In East Asian Medicine (EAM), it is sometimes referred to as qi (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncturists understand that when these pathways become blocked…
Sweating is an essential function of the body that helps to excrete metabolic wastes, cool the body down and moisten our skin. The way in which we sweat is affected by a lot of factors including diet, medications, mood, hormone…
As we move into the warmer summer months, it is very common to see more people enjoying ice cold drinks, popsicles, ice cream, salads and chilled fruit. And while these items may help keep you from overheating, there is more…
Most people have at least heard of acupuncture, but electroacupuncture, also known as E-stim (electrostimulation), might be a little less familiar. And to some, it might sound even scarier than acupuncture. Let me assure you, it is neither scary nor…
Bloating is a condition where the abdomen feels full and tight, and it is usually caused by excess gas. Or as I refer to it, Michelin Man Syndrome. It is a very common ailment that is experienced by 1 out…
Have you ever felt nauseous after hearing bad news or gotten so angry that you felt your blood pressure rise? Emotions can affect your physical health in a variety of ways and East Asian Medicine (EAM) theorizes that each emotion…
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…
The previous post went in depth about what qi is, how it is formed and how it functions in our bodies. But what happens when the qi is disturbed or thrown out of balance? The simple answer, disease or illness…
There is a word that is used frequently in East Asian Medicine, qi (pronounced “chee”). The concept of qi is quite foreign to most people, but it’s really not as mystical as it may seem. The simplest definition of qi…
When somebody calls or comes in for their first acupuncture treatment, there are always lots of questions. It’s normal and completely expected. For most people, the idea of having needles placed all over the body, doesn’t seem logical, especially for…
