Berberine Breakdown: A Deep Dive into Its Health Benefits, Side Effects, and Traditional Usage
Berberine, a bioactive compound found in several plants, has a rich history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. For over …
Uncovering the Root Cause: How Chinese Medicine Identifies Imbalances in Skin Diseases
In the quest for optimal health and well-being, the relationship between ourselves and the environment plays a pivotal role. Our …
Five Traditional Chinese Medicine Foods to Prepare for Fall
Fall is a time of reflection and change. It’s the season for back-to-school activities, darker mornings and cooler nights. In …
Chinese Medicine Dermatology: A Free Introductory E-book
The practice of Chinese Medicine Dermatology possesses a deeply-rooted history, dating back to over 2000 years. I am proud to …
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 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 …
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
Those little bruises on Michael Phelps shoulders stimulated huge interest in cupping therapy.It started the Olympic cupping craze!Cupping is extremely …
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 …
Getting the Qi
Does acupuncture hurt? No, acupuncture does not usually hurt when performed by a trained acupuncturists. There are many feelings associated …
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, …
Chinese Medicine Antioxidants
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of promoting longevity and anti-aging therapies. Recently, research shows that Chinese medicine therapies …
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 …
A Brief History of Chinese Medicine: The Beginning
Old City of Fu Zhou Many people with chronic headaches take pain killers almost daily. But a report from the …
How to Fix My Allergies that Ruin MY Bike Ride: Acupuncture Points
Sammy at the botanical gardens It finally warmed up here in New York (well kind of) and I was out …