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…
Have you ever just felt like something was off? You’re not quite able to pinpoint it and whenever you bring it up to your family physician, they tend to write it off, but you just don’t feel yourself. Did you…
Everybody feels tired from time to time. And generally, when you get a good night’s sleep or change up your habits, this transient tiredness goes away or improves. But sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can’t get moving…
Napping isn’t just for little kids and babies. Studies show that an afternoon nap is great for adults too. There’s no need to feel lazy for indulging in an afternoon siesta. A short nap in the afternoon can boost memory,…
The tree is up, the lights are twinkling, the hot cocoa is poured and you’re cozied up to a warm fireplace with your loved ones. For many, this is a season of family, laughter and celebration. But, it’s also a time of…
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…