Essential Oils: The Smells of Health
by Amber MilanovichEssential oils are awesome. My top five reasons for loving them. Essential oils have a wide range of …
Why I love Kefir
Kefir in the jar ready to be strained I’ve been a fermentation enthusiast for years. You name it I’ve pickled …
Why am I so Hot? Heat in Chinese Medicine
In acupuncture, one of the goals is to balance heating and cooling aspects of the body. Now, as we move …
My Favorite Probiotic Foods for the Gut
It’s time for a gut check. Are you one of the millions (yes, millions) who are struggling with digestive issues …
What is a Trigger Point?
Trigger points are tight bands of muscle fibers and connective tissues which can cause intense pain and dysfunction. This pain …
Herbal Smoothie
There are many reasons to love smoothies; they’re delicious, healthy, and portable! A well-made smoothie can provide you with a …
Why Olympic Athletes Use Cupping
The sight of Michael Phelps, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with circular bruises on his shoulders not only showcased his …
Five Reasons Acupuncture Helps Eczema
Acupuncture is an obvious choice for patients with atopic eczema because it is safe and has been used for skin …
Acupuncture and the Healing Process
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body to heal itself. In Chinese Medicine this is done by identifying the underlying imbalance …
Getting the Qi
Does acupuncture hurt? No, acupuncture does not usually hurt when performed by a trained acupuncturists. There are many feelings associated …
Is Acupuncture Hocus Pocus?
“I used to think that acupuncture was hocus pocus. But now I am happy I tried,” a once skeptical now …
Qualities of Herbs: Flavors and Temperatures
If you’ve ever drank a cup of Chinese Herbs, you know they taste unique. It can range from strong tea, …
QiGong Exercises for Back Pain
I have been practicing tai ji and qi gong for over 20 years. These practices have been a huge part …
Chinese Medicine Antioxidants
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of promoting longevity and anti-aging therapies. Recently, research shows that Chinese medicine therapies …
5 Things You Should Do (at Home) to Improve Your Digestion
Digestive health is central to feeling good and preventing illness. Unfortunately, many people have sub-par digestion include symptoms like bloating, …
Acupuncture for Acne Success Story
Acupuncture helps heal the whole person, not just the skin. In this success story I wanted to share about a …
Emollients for Atopic Eczema
Many people underestimate the power of thick emollients or moisturizers to help atopic eczema. Thick fatty emollients with the right fatty …
What is Qi?
The idea of qi has both mystical and practical aspects. In Chinese philosophy, qi (pronounced “chee,” and is sometimes spelled …