Information about common health concerns, with practical guidance to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Stress and how to alleviate it Figuring out what will work best to alleviate stress and stress-related problems involves investigating and understanding the source(s) of stress in your life, assessing the symptoms, and finding the method or combination of methods that will be most effective. Most of us know what it feels like to be 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
“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 is no different. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Heart 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
