In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi energy is our life force and gives life to our body. Every organ has qi and oversees different body functions. At times, one or more organ systems get out of balance. The Spleen qi, which oversees our digestion, gets weakened over time. When our Spleen Qi is … [Read more...] about Preserving your Digestion with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How does acupuncture work!?
Considering that I am asked this question with nearly every new patient, I thought it would be helpful to put the explanation into writing. Explanation #1 — From a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is fundamentally about … [Read more...] about How does acupuncture work!?
When the healer needs to health thyself!
I want to preface this blog post with a disclaimer: I believe that Western medicine is the best in the world for diagnostics and emergency medical treatment. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, we have our own diagnostic tools, but we don’t take x-rays, blood work, CT scans, and other … [Read more...] about When the healer needs to health thyself!
PCOS and Chinese Medicine
Receiving a diagnosis of PCOS can be very scary, especially when trying to get pregnant. Between information received from the physician and then from Dr. Google, women find themselves with more questions than answers. Moreover, the classic understanding of PCOS does not always apply to each … [Read more...] about PCOS and Chinese Medicine
Riding the Hormonal Wave: The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
In Chinese Medicine, it’s all about creating balance. With the four stages of a woman’s cycle, the goal is to create a level of homeostasis within the shifts. That being said, a woman is naturally going to feel different both physically and emotionally in each of these four seasons. It’s very … [Read more...] about Riding the Hormonal Wave: The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
Acupuncture for Teenagers
Adolescent years are complicate times. There are many transitions happening which can be overwhelming for the kids as well as family members. These include physical changes and growth, puberty and hormonal change, Emotional adjustments and social changes. This life phase can be very hard and … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Teenagers
