Anybody who knows me, knows that Halloween is my jam. Glowing pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, witches flying and of course, Frankenstein’s monster. It can only mean one thing…we’re heading into the season of too much sugar and decadence. Don’t get me…
Most people feel better after being outside in nature. The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel. And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…
Many people go to the doctor, an acupuncturist, a chiropractor or any other therapist and expect miracles. We have been conditioned to believe that “healers” have the ability to heal our physical and mental health issues without any effort from…
High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
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…
February is known worldwide for Valentine’s Day. But it is also celebrated as National Senior Independence Month. As we age, it can sometimes become increasingly more difficult to maintain our independence and this is one of the aspects of aging…
Tea is a normal everyday beverage that is consumed by about 90% of the world’s population. Natural teas first originated in China as a medicinal drink and were popular among the Tang dynasty, which lead to its further spread to world population. After…
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…
According to research, fewer than 5 percent of people engage in the minimal amount of physical activity required every day, which is 30 minutes. Americans just aren’t moving enough and this can impact your body physically in more drastic ways than obesity. Sitting…
I see this far too often in my clinic. A new patient comes in with a laundry list of prescription medications that they have been instructed to take by their physician. But despite all the medications, they still feel like…