Information about common health concerns, with practical guidance to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month! This time of year – the transition from Summer to Fall – is the perfect time to reassess, reset, and refresh your health and wellness practices CCHW offers a variety of modalities, plus a network of other providers with special areas of expertise, because we know how important it Read More
The Great Yang Season Enjoy the Fire energy of Summer, but know how to keep it under control when you need to simmer down! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a framework for viewing our health within the context of the natural world You can learn to manage the heat and fire of Summer by understanding Read More
Updated July 2023 As Spring transitions into Summer, we see the spark that was created during Spring grow into a complete fire Summer is a yang season. It is a vibrant time of expansion, growth, and creativity. The energy is bright and expansive, leading us towards outdoor activities. The ideas that started germinating during the Read More
Updated January 2023 The gifts (and challenges) of Spring 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 Read More
Winter is a time for hibernation and internal reflection Winter is the end of a natural cycle. Many may equate winter with death. However, even within nature, there is an emphasis on yin. During Winter, aspects of receptiveness, introspection, and storage become dominant. Cold and darkness drive one to seek warmth, and there is a Read More
Autumn is a vibrant time of year, when Nature puts forth a final energetic release with an explosion of color and crisp air, in preparation for a time of rest. Leaves change color and fall to the ground, showing us the beauty of letting things go. Plants give their final harvest, animals start to store 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
