It’s just become autumn in Wisconsin and already we are seeing a fair number of folks in the clinic with their first cold of the season! There have even been a few who have canceled their visits because of the symptoms they are experiencing. While we appreciate you not wanting Read more
Basic definitions: Acidophilus: A microorganism that is added to dairy products or prepared as a dietary supplement, is part of the normal intestinal and vaginal flora, and is used therapeutically especially to promote intestinal health. (In Chinese Medicine acidophilus has a “cooling” nature. Meaning, if taken for long periods of time Read more
At the risk of infuriating millions of Americans (likely because of the fear of the headaches they will experience from withdrawal if they discontinue use), I am writing this to offer one perspective. Then, you should make the decision that is best for you. The downsides to coffee: it is Read more
Thousands of years ago, physicians in China began to explore the nature of human emotion and discovered a direct link between emotion and the organ system. Having helped many people resolve emotional imbalances over the years, we’ve found the following to be accurate from the point of view of the Read more
This newsletter answers the commonly asked question, “What does sugar do to my body?” This is a tricky one: people love sugar. Companies use sugar to sell their products. Amazingly, people consume an average of 150 pounds of sugar each year. As you can imagine, prior to the discovery of Read more
Fears about nuclear radiation have certainly come to the forefront in the past months. Whether natural occurring or man-made, it’s a peculiar kind of threat in our modern times – we can’t see it, nor, for the most part, do we really understand it. The truth is, we live in Read more
What systems aid in internal cleansing? The body has at least five channels of detoxification– the bowel, liver, kidney, lung and skin. Each of these systems works synergistically to remove chemicals and toxins from the body. Certain herbs and fibers stimulate and support the body’s natural detoxification process. How do Read more
Chinese Medical theory, though scientific in its own right, is built on a foundation of ancient philosophical thought. Many of these ideas are based on observations of natural phenomena and are the reason why Chinese Medicine has remained a truly holistic approach to health and well being. The Theory of Read more
Annually, we field questions from many concerned patients regarding flu shots for themselves and their children. This may be a difficult decision to make; what follows are viewpoints to help you in the decision making process: “There are three main types of flu virus, and each type can mutate, or Read more
This video is a continuation of the previous blog post about heart function. If you have any questions, you can call or email us.