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 …
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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, …
What is Qi?
The idea of qi has both mystical and practical aspects. In Chinese philosophy, qi (pronounced “chee,” and is sometimes spelled …
Balance as Health: Yin and Yang
One of my secret indulgences is watching food television programs. In a recent international baking competition, the American team created …
Samuel Lewis Alban Gurman Birth Story
By Hannah & Joe Plans are made to be broken. Knowing this, when anybody asked us if we had a …
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Atopic Eczema
The itch in atopic dermatitis can take over your life. It is so intense, those with atopic eczema of wake …
What is Chinese Herbal Therapy?
Ku Shen and Huang qin Yesterday, an acupressure student of mine asked “What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?”. This is a …
Mushrooms for Lowering Cholesterol
Mushrooms are phenomenally versatile organisms. Some are delicious, some are remarkable medicine, and some are both. When it comes to …
Preventing the a Cold during the Change of Seasons
Every year in early October I blog about home remedies for the common cold. That’s because every year my patients …