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…
Stress, depression and anxiety are common conditions that are seen frequently in our clinic. And when the holidays roll around, it amps up even more for so many people. The added stress of parties, family get togethers, gift buying, cooking,…
Stress is insidious. And most of us aren’t even aware that we are stressed or living with chronic stress until something forces us to stop and take note. But the easiest way to tap into how we are feeling is…
The ears are frequently neglected, but they hold a special place in the heart of most East Asian Medicine practitioners. The auricle of the ear, the external, protruding part, is actually a microsystem that represents the whole body. The ear has…
Everyone is affected by stress. There really is no escaping it. It could be from external stressors like work or your family, physical stressors like illness or obesity or psychological stressors like anxiety or depression. Regardless of the source, stress…
Most people call this the most wonderful time of the year. But for many, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. It certainly doesn’t have to be that way though. Make the season more enjoyable by stopping stress in…
National Pain Awareness Month is observed in September every year. Pain professionals and activists from all around the country get together to raise awareness about problems connected to chronic pain during this month. Chronic pain directly impacts millions of people…
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at things differently and while it may be a little confusing, there is usually some common ground that can be found upon examination and explanation. One such area is the idea of the mind. The mind…
During an initial session of acupuncture, most practitioners begin with an extensive health intake that goes over all of the systems in the body. We use this to determine certain patterns of imbalance, allowing us to treat the root cause…