Information about common health concerns, with practical guidance to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
View Autumn through the lens of TCM, and discover how to adapt your diet and lifestyle to enjoy this season in optimal health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers your health within the broad context of all the factors that affect your life, including the changing seasons. The forces of Autumn create dryness in Heaven and Read More
Massage is a great way to alleviate sinus congestion There are many natural ways to address sinus congestion. Including, but not limited to: acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), massage, essential oils, and saline sinus cleanses. Each has its own benefits. Acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, and herbal medicine address both the Read More
Immune-Boosting Protocol for Cold and Flu Season As we head into Autumn and Winter, AKA “Cold and Flu Season,” we’d like to tell you about this new protocol for boosting your immune system, which can help you prevent or reduce the symptoms of upper respiratory infections. It was developed by Dr. Devi Nambudripad, the founder Read More
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 20 million people and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. Most people who recover from COVID-19 return to normal health, but some suffer long-term effects which range from mild to severe and can last weeks or months after recovery from the Read More
Salt and home health practices A number of years ago I met a nurse practitioner who told me some things that made a lot of sense. Over the years I have incorporated her advice into my personal health practices with such great results that I wanted to share the information with you. Salt is antibacterial. Read More
Chinese Medicine does not recognize the diagnosis of the “common cold.” Why? Because everyone is an individual and therefore not “common”! Chinese Medicine views symptoms in terms of patterns. In the case of the “common cold” you can have any one or a combination of any number of patterns.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1.7 percent of all infants born annually in the United States are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) which includes in vitro fertilization (IVF). (1) CDC statistics also state that 12% of women in the U.S. aged 15-44 have used infertility services. (2) Acupuncture and TCM for Read More
Most of us know what it feels like to be “stressed out.” We know how too much stress can affect us, and we also hear that reducing stress is an important key to our health and well-being. Just relax! So much easier said than done. Read on to discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, Read More
‘Tis the Season for Depressed Mood This time of year many of us living in the northern hemisphere experience a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), signaled by a group of symptoms – low mood, less motivation, sluggishness, weight gain – that arise as the hours of daylight dwindle over the winter Read More
Lyme disease is on the rise. It is defined as a bacterial disease transmitted by infected ticks. According to the CDC, Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne, infectious disease in the United States. Since 1982, the number of reported cases annually has increased 25 fold. Along with the diagnosis of Lyme disease there are Read More
It’s that time of year again. As we become more active and start to venture outside accidents are bound to happen. Regardless of if you are a sport enthusiast or stepped off the side walk and twisted your ankle acupuncture and TCM (also referred to as East Asian Medicine) can help speed up your recovery. Read More
Understanding Allergies and Allergic Reactions An allergen is a foreign substance that causes your immune system to react. Dr. Devi Numbudripaud, the creator of NAET Allergy Elimination, has expanded on the definition of an allergen to include “anything that causes an adverse reaction in an individual, that does not cause a reaction in a healthy Read More
Eat less, exercise more. How many times have you heard this? If only it was that simple. For many, weight gain can be due to things other than eating too much and not exercising enough. Thyroid function, stress, adrenal fatigue, lifestyle, and emotions can all play a role in weight gain and your ability to Read More
Updated March 7, 2022 Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, regeneration, and growth. Time to awaken from your winter hibernation and brush off the cobwebs. Like most animals, humans tend to slow down during the colder months and in the process pack on a few extra pounds. As the first ambitious flowers of spring Read More
The Emotional Aspects of The Heart According to Chinese Medicine “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13 In almost every culture there is a thought process that the heart holds emotion or the mind. Hence sayings like “follow your heart”. The Chinese culture Read More
Why am I so cold? Are you the type of person who is constantly cold? The type who remains happily bundled up even while others around you are shedding layers? Or, are you the person who snuggles in close to a special someone, with the ulterior motive of stealing their body heat? You know who Read More
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have a long history of treating depression and insomnia. Treating Depression and Insomnia Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. It can have many complicated influencing factors, such as loss of interest and sleep disorders including insomnia. Approximately 70% of patients with depression have symptoms of insomnia. In Read More
Allergies are a cause of chronic illness for many According to the CDC, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. with an annual cost of over $18 billion. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. There is no doubt that allergies are on the rise affecting men, Read More
There are many different types of migraines and just as many types of treatments ranging from over-the-counter medication, prescription pain relievers, or even Botox. Migraines affect approximately 18% of women and 5% of men in the United States. They can be debilitating and affect quality of life. Unfortunately, many of the common treatments were not Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common disorder that affects the colon and can cause disruption to everyday life. What are the alternative treatments for IBS? There are several ways to manage this condition, ranging from pharmaceuticals to simple changes in diet and lifestyle. However, many do not realize that Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, Read More
Asthma and allergies are related Did you know that asthma and allergies are closely related? Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people according to the CDC, is characterized by spasms of the small airways and inflammation. About 90% of children under the age of 16 with asthma also have allergies. In people with asthma Read More
The treatment of infertility in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differs greatly from conventional medicine. Depending on where you are on your journey you may be working with your gynecologist or a reproductive endocrinologist (RE). A RE specializes in the treatment of infertility, and therefore has a lot more tools to be able to treat it. Read More
You’re curious now. Right? Like so many others I tried to use “natural” deodorants. Or, as I lovingly refer to them “hippie deodorant”. They didn’t work! I would have to reapply multiple times a day. As someone that is an acupuncturist, Reiki practitioner, NAET practitioner, and massage therapist my pits are frequently up close and Read More
There is a reason why I specialize in a modality called NAET Allergy Elimination (NAET for short). I was a bubble child. I did years of allergy injections that only made me worse. I’m talking six shots each arm 2-3 times a week plus a B12 shot. My scratch test and IgE/IgG blood work came Read More
Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. There are several different types of arthritis Types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid Read More
Every year during the holidays I tell myself. I am going to not gorge myself. Every year, I fail. Miserably. Everything is just too delicious, and these dishes only make their way onto the table once a year. My biggest challenge is not the food choices, it is the over eating. Which can be easily Read More
What is in Teri’s Medicine Cabinet for the Cold/Flu Season? Honey Gardens: Apitherapy Honey Wild Cherry Bark Syrup Honey Gardens: Apitherapy Raw Honey Bi Yan Pian Vicks Breathe essential oils On Guard essential oils Eucalyptus essential oils Peppermint essential oils Coconut Oil Pull Grape Fruit Seed Extract Garlic pills Gan Mao Read More
How many people have been noticing that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get moving in the morning, and nothing seems to give you the happy mood you are normally known for? It’s possible you are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Across the nation we are being hit with all kinds of subzero weather Read More
Summer, for Chicago city dwellers, means a time of street fairs and outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and beach time. THESE are the reasons we continue to dwell here during the winter. Traditional Chinese Medicine & Summer In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is related to: Heart organ system Fire The color red Taste: Bitter Emotion: Read More
Dietary Recommendations for the Lung THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR DOCTOR’S RECOMMENDATIONS OR PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on the Lungs Any word denoting a TCM Organ System is capitalized to make it clear that a system, not a single organ, is being referenced. The Lungs are said to “open” into Read More
What is IBS according to Western Medicine? The CMDT defines Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a chronic functional disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort with alterations in bowel habits. Symptoms generally begin in late teens and early twenties. Pain is often relieved with defecation. There is a change in the frequency in bowel movements Read More
