In order to really appreciate the complexity and unity of Chinese medicine, it is important to understand the conceptual framework in which it developed. This framework is strewn with a great deal of numbers.
Read MoreOn a recent trip to my local grocery store, I was dismayed to find all of the celery sold out. This situation continued over the next 3 days, when the produce manager finally told me that celery was literally flying off the shelves and he couldn’t keep it in stock. So what gives? How is something as decidedly unsexy as celery having a moment? Let’s find out what’s behind this run on celery, why it’s being touted as the newest superfood, and whether you should be adding celery juice to your morning routine.
Read MoreCBD is seemingly everywhere these days - from the corner dispensary to online distributors. What exactly is CBD anyways? There are plenty of questions about this product - Is it safe? Will it get me high? Is it legal? Should I be taking it? Keep reading to learn the top 5 things about CBD and what it can do for you.
Read MoreThe other day, someone stopped me at the store and told me my dress made me ‘look like a hippie.’ I had to laugh because - unbeknownst to them - I was buying ingredients to DIY my own mouthwash. That may (or may not) make me a hippie, but I really like to know that the ingredients in my food and skincare are pure and natural! Keep reading to find out how you can DIY your own healthy mouthwash for pennies!
Read MoreUgh the dreaded flu - this time of year can be tough. It seems like co-workers start sneezing, kids come home with the latest crud going around, and we may feel as if coming down with the flu is inevitable. However, picking up this year’s bug doesn’t have to be part of your winter routine. Here are 5 easy tips to keep your immune system running at its optimum level during peak flu season:
Read MoreOne of the most common questions my patients ask is “why do you look at my tongue?” They want to know what I’m looking for and what their tongue is showing me. Keep reading to learn more about how your tongue relates to your health
Read MoreIn 2017, I challenged myself to read 10 ‘real books.’ That challenge was so much fun, I thought I would repeat it in 2018 - but up the ante a little bit and see if I could read at least one book per month. Journals and textbooks (as always) didn’t count. Want to see how I did? Leave a comment and let me know what you read in 2018 and any suggestions for 2019!
Read MoreAutumn is Lung Season - the time of year when the dryness, wind, and changing weather takes its toll on our lungs. In Chinese Medicine, Lungs are considered the ‘delicate organs’ - they have the most immediate contact with the outside environment. No where else in our body is there such easy access to our body by external invaders - environmental toxins, microscopic organisms, dust, and other pollutants in the air interface directly with our Lungs. The good news is that help is here…
Read MoreI am excited to add LED therapy to our treatment menu. For many years, I have searched for a top-of-the-line LED system that was backed by research, manufactured in the US, and delivered amazing results. I am happy to announce that the search is over!
For the past several months, we have worked closely with
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