Stomach acid, gastric acid and hydrochloric acid all refer to the acid naturally produced by the cells lining the stomach. If you take a walk down the isles of your local drug store, you will see a variety of medications…
We all know that water is essential for life. But do you ever stop to think about the water you’re drinking? For some, drinking tap water is the most normal thing in the world. For others, bottled water is the…
As we get deeper into winter and as the “ick” continues to make its way through the population, don’t forget to go back to the basics of health…food is medicine. Food has the power to heal and utilizing traditional recipes…
As we transition into the shorter winter months and more hours of darkness, many people feel the all too familiar sluggishness and sadness that comes with the season. So it’s no surprise that sales of energy drinks like Monster actually…
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…
Copper is a metal with many uses, ranging from wiring electronics to decorating jewelry. But it also plays a critical role in our bodies. Although there are only trace amounts needed in comparison to other minerals, copper has very important jobs and…
One very important concept in East Asian Medicine (EAM) is the five element theory. This theory describes the basic elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood) in the body and the inter-relationships of those elements found in nature. Each element corresponds to…
Anybody who has worked with me knows that healing the gut is a big part of East Asian Medicine (EAM). In order for the body and mind to function properly, we have to receive and assimilate the proper nutrients. When…
We all have stressors in our lives. And for most people, these everyday stressors are easily handled. But since 2020, things have definitely gone into hyperdrive. More and more people are dealing with chronic stress and serious illnesses that are…
Dairy is a natural food produced by cows to feed and fatten up their calves. Humans did not start drinking milk and eating dairy until the agricultural revolution about 10,000 years ago. In fact, humans are the only species that…