Although not everyone falls victim to emotional eating, so many of us do! And more often than not, it tends to be foods that are NOT healthy. Chinese medicine tells us that our body tends to crave certain tastes depending on which energies are out of balance. For example, the spleen craves sweets, … [Read more...] about Eating for Emotional Support
6 tips to fight the common cold
It’s inevitable. Seemingly everyone comes down with the common cold during the winter months. Conventional medicine has little to treat it and we all just suffer through the runny nose, sneezing, fatigue and “tickly” throat. But I don’t have time for that this year. In addition to having three … [Read more...] about 6 tips to fight the common cold
Boost that Immune System
Even the cleanest schools (and children) are germ factories, and back to school time seems to inevitably lead to increased colds and infections in our kids. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says that elementary school children get up to 12 colds during the school year. Then … [Read more...] about Boost that Immune System
Acupuncture Strengths and limitations
Q: What do you think acupuncture works BEST for and what might it be not as good at treating? A: Acupuncture is just one tool within the Chinese medical system. When used in combination with Chinese herbs, diet and lifestyle habits, it can successfully treat a wide variety of conditions. While … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Strengths and limitations
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Q: What can I do to improve my health as we enter the New Year? … [Read more...] about Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Ask The Acupuncturist: Healthy Holiday Eating
Q: How can I maintain a healthy diet during the holiday season? A: Diet is such an integral aspect of Chinese medicine that no matter the season, food choices matter! … [Read more...] about Ask The Acupuncturist: Healthy Holiday Eating
