Q: How do you use acupuncture & Chinese Medicine principles in your life? A: First off, I receive regular acupuncture treatments. As a caregiver, it is too easy for me to ignore myself and focus on healing others. In order for me to keep self care as a priority in my life, I schedule it. … [Read more...] about Using Acupuncture and TCM Principles in everyday life!
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Musculoskeletal Health
Q: Can natural medicine help me heal after an injury? A: Absolutely! The first thing I recommend is carrying homeopathic Arnica with you at all times, so you can use this remedy for any acute injury or trauma. It is very helpful for coping with shock and also alleviates pain and swelling. … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Musculoskeletal Health
Pediatric Digestive Health
The first few years of a child’s life are extremely critical and helps define their future nutritional health. Every body system develops during the first eight weeks after conception. Mothers will pass on healthy microbiome to our children during pregnancy, vaginal birth, and while breastfeeding. … [Read more...] about Pediatric Digestive Health
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health
Q: My teenager suffers from depression and anxiety, are there natural medicine options to help her? A: While mood changes are normal in adolescence, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder and as many as one in three suffer from depression. Despite the high frequency, stigma … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Women’s Health and Sleep
Q: I have trouble sleeping, could this be related to my hormones? A: Women are more likely than men to have disturbed sleep, with either difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. These problems often develop in mid-life and can occur in association with hormonal changes. There are … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Women’s Health and Sleep
The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat
When we think of inflammation, we often think of localized pain somewhere in the body. An injury, for example, can elicit an acute inflammatory response. In addition, inflammation may be systemic and manifest in various parts of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has its own … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat