Imagine that someone tells you that there is a type of medicine that can proactively help support your body in healing itself. In addition, this type of medicine can prevent illness from occurring. Imagine being told that you will feel better and build a foundation of health and … [Read more...] about Amazing Acupuncture! Good for what ails you!
Cinnamon: The Wonder Spice
Cinnamon, a commonly used spice and herb in our kitchen, actually has many health benefits. From blood sugar regulation to anti-inflammatory properties, Cinnamon covers it all. Gui zhi, as I like to think of it, has been in the Chinese medical materia medica for thousands of years and has always … [Read more...] about Cinnamon: The Wonder Spice
Making Friends with Our Emotions: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
As acupuncturists, we spend time with our clients not only to assess their physical symptoms but also to understand their emotional landscape. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions are an essential part of the diagnostic process. Emotions impact our physical health, and in turn, our … [Read more...] about Making Friends with Our Emotions: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Belly Breathing
When was the last time you thought to breathe? Breathing is an automatic body action that has some conscious control. Everyone knows how to breathe, right? Unfortunately not. Go ahead, try it. Sit up straight with your feet on the ground. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your … [Read more...] about Belly Breathing
Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
What is healthy eating? What does a healthy diet look like to you? Eating right for your blood type? Paleo-diet? Vegetarian? Vegan? The truth is that there is no absolute right or wrong way to eat; we each must find a diet that works best for us as individuals. However no matter which diet you … [Read more...] about Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
Why Meditate?
The thought of meditation often brings cringes of resistance and images uncomfortably sitting, legs crossed, in a still position for long periods of time. Most people resist the idea of meditation because they cannot imagine themselves slowing down. We live in a world that is extremely … [Read more...] about Why Meditate?
