There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…
If you’re dealing with a nagging cough due to a bout of cold or flu, or because of a chronic illness like bronchitis or sinusitis, fast relief from symptoms is a must. But what can safely and reliably ease a…
We all have a medicine cabinet, drawer or cupboard in our homes that is filled with seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs, bandage material and other toiletries. But did you know that many of the things in your medicine cabinet can be…
Ozempic is enjoying fifteen minutes of fame right now because of the medical profession pushing it as the next big weight loss drug. But, as with all pharmaceuticals, it is not without adverse side effects (check out our blog post…
In East Asian Medicine, dry skin is caused either by exposure to excessive dryness and heat (as in the dry heat produced by HVAC systems or radiators) or a deficiency of blood and fluids within the body. These causes can…
Cinnamon is an ancient spice that comes from the bark of several species of the Cinnamomum genus of evergreen trees, which belong to the laurel family. The most popular types of cinnamon are native to Sri Lanka and China, though cinnamon is…
In honor of November being National Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s do a dive into what this disease is and how East Asian Medicine can help. It is estimated that nearly 26 million men, women and children across the United States…
Deriving from Africa and the family of lilies, aloe vera, one of the greatest healing plants in the world, has countless benefits beyond the healing of sunburned skin. This gel-filled plant also has miraculous health and hair benefits. In my opinion, of…
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy. First of all, the practice…