As we prepare for Spring, we tend towards a feeling of gratitude for the warmer weather, longer days and, of course, sunshine! This is why Spring should be dubbed the “Thanksgiving of April”. (If we have Christmas in July, then we can have Thanksgiving in April, right?) The world focuses on … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving In April
Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
Believe it or not, Chinese medical theory has explored infectious disease for thousands of years. In fact, one of its classical texts, The Shang Han Lun, describes the foundational principals of how the body acquires various infections, or “wind invasions” as they are known in the literature. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
Using Chinese Herbs during Cold and Flu Season
As the days are shorter and fall is winding down, most Michiganders are physically and emotionally preparing for winter. Boosting the immune system is important during this time of the year, especially in the wake of Covid, flu and RSV. While diet, exercise and good rest is always an important … [Read more...] about Using Chinese Herbs during Cold and Flu Season
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!
Using Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2022
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have existed for over 3,000 years and to witness the benefits in 2022 is truly remarkable. It’s amazing how powerful an ancient medicine is and can still be applied in modern times! At the same time, people’s lifestyles and ideas about health have changed … [Read more...] about Using Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2022
What Does Your Heart Desire? TCM and the Heart Organ System
The heart as emperor lives well protected at the center of the nation. No injury must come to the heart and as long as the heart’s function is intact, there is always hope of healing. Nei Jing Su Wen In Traditional Chinese medicine, the Heart organ system is likened to a benevolent, … [Read more...] about What Does Your Heart Desire? TCM and the Heart Organ System