Acupuncture
How Chinese Herbs Work
Many people take Chinese herbs, but there is much confusion as to how they actually work. Fundamentally, Chinese herbal formulas restore circulation and build organ function. The way that a formula Read more…
Acupuncture
What is the difference between acupuncture and chirporactic
the two are quite complementary. Chiropractic works directly on nervous system via the spine and sometimes other joints. Acupuncture works on the nervous system to cause changes in circulation and organ/glandular function.
Nutrition
What To Eat in Winter
‘Tis the season…to eat the correct foods in winter. With the winter solstice having just passed and the temperatures get a bit colder, the following ideas from Chinese medical theory apply. The Read more…
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GMO vs. Non-GMO foods.
GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) are plants and animals created in the lab by splicing genes. In the past, to create a new variety of plant, we had to use cross-breeding or Read more…
Recipes
Brenda’s Easy Poached Pears
A lot of people are trying to cut down on processed foods and sugar intake, but we all still love a little something sweet now and again. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for spiced, poached pears that is quick, fresh and a healthier way to have dessert without all the sugars.
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Western Medicine and Your Health
One of my earliest inspirations when studying Acupuncture was the book Between Heaven and Earth by Beinfield and Korngold. There is a lot of wisdom to be gotten from that Read more…
Lifestyle Suggestions
How to develop healthy habits
“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” – Mark Twain “The chains of habit Read more…
Acupuncture
Irregular and Painful Menstruation
Unfortunately, many women suffer with monthly symptoms related to menstruation. It is entirely possible that a woman with severe imbalances might have to live with some form of misery, but Read more…
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Acupuncture and “Qi”
There are a few ideas floating around about the basic theory of Acupuncture and why it works. From my perspective, I don’t care about opinion or who’s right or who’s wrong, Read more…
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Chinese Herbs and YOU
People in America often times wonder how Chinese herbal formulation is done. What are Chinese herbs? Why take them? How do you take them? Why can’t I just go to the Vitamin or Health Food Store and take a mixture of supplements? The answer to all of these questions is simple: each person, and their individual life stresses, is unique.