For many people, the thought of using a needle to help relax the body, ease pain and calm the nervous system, may seem a little insane. But for those who have experienced the blissful magic that acupuncture needles can provide,…
It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone is Irish, everyone wears green and many people consume green food and drink (looking at you green beer). And it also goes without saying that St. Patrick’s Day…
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…
For many people, the idea of having several needles placed on different areas of the body can be a little odd and even distressing. But rest assured, acupuncture has been around for 3000 years and has a very safe track…
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…
The heart. We all have one. Whether it’s functioning properly, is a completely different story though. About 695,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year – that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is…
If you’ve ever traveled to China, you may have noticed that turkey is not a food that is normally consumed. Part of this is because the turkey is not native to the area. But more importantly, the Chinese do not…
As fall starts to wind down and winter quickly approaches, many adjustments need to be made. This can mean adjustments to sleep patterns, dietary patterns, activity levels and more. Mentally, many people struggle with this time of year. In late…
Every October, the U.S. is bombarded with pink ribbons and reminders to “get the girls checked”. But the irony is that many of the companies waving the pink flags are actually contributing to increased cancer risks and cancer rates because…