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…
We’ve all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But is there any truth to it? Turns out, there is. Apples are some of the healthiest fruits available and there are a lot of reasons…
East Asian Medicine and it’s most popular modality, acupuncture, work because they adjust the body through the main driving force, energy. In East Asian Medicine (EAM), it is sometimes referred to as qi (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncturists understand that when these pathways become blocked…
There has been a stigma about mental health for decades. And unfortunately, this stigma deters many people from seeking the help they need to deal with their mental health issues. Acknowledging that many suffer with mental health issues is a…
Most people have at least heard of acupuncture, but electroacupuncture, also known as E-stim (electrostimulation), might be a little less familiar. And to some, it might sound even scarier than acupuncture. Let me assure you, it is neither scary nor…
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…
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…
Dampness is one of the causative factors that can lead to illness and disease in the body. To understand how dampness is a pathway for illnesses and diseases, it is noteworthy to see that the causes of diseases in accordance with East Asian Medicine…
Fall is a favorite season for many people. The weather starts getting a little cooler, things are beginning to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing. For many others, fall is not so festive. Many people…