Ahh… the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and anywhere you go you will likely see something-something pumpkin spice. In Chinese Medicine, the changing of seasons are deeply intertwined with our health. Each season corresponds to a specific organ system, and during autumn, the Lungs take center stage. This Read more…
According to the Center for Disease Control an estimated 30.3 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes. That’s 9.4% of the U.S. population. About 7.2 million of those cases are undiagnosed. As Acupuncturists we see these types of patients daily, sometimes for help with Diabetes and its symptoms and sometimes for Read more…
Every January many of us resolve to make changes to better our health. One of the most common of these goals is to eat right in order to lose some extra weight. Sadly, only about 8% of us actually manage to achieve this goal long-term. There are a few ideas Read more…
What is internal cleansing? Internal cleansing is another name for detoxification or detox for short. People have been using detoxification programs for years with many benefits. Read on to find out more about this fun topic. What systems aid in internal cleansing? The body has at least five channels of Read more…
It’s that time of year again: the weather is getting colder; jackets and scarves are coming out… Many patients have been asking us about what they should be eating this time of year. Oriental Nutrition—the second branch of Oriental Medicine—is based on the same theory as Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Read more…
The changing color of the leaves, the slight chill in the air, kids starting school, and Packer football! All of these let us know that autumn is on its way. Autumn is known as the season of changes and it is a fantastic time to make changes to our health. Read more…
It is common for patients to ask: How can I lose weight in a quick and healthy way? Experience shows the following valuable steps help in most cases. Fortunately or unfortunately, these steps are quite contrary to the typical American diet and habits. 1. Avoid or reduce the intake of Read more…
One very important concept in Oriental Medicine is Five Element theory, which describes basic elements (fire, earth, metal, water, and wood) in the body and the inter-relationships of those elements similar to those same elements found in nature. Each element corresponds to specific organs, flavors, emotions, colors, seasons, etc. One Read more…
As the current pandemic continues to unfold worldwide, more and more people are becoming concerned with strengthening their immune systems. The web is awash with nifty supplements or special practices that promise immediate immune boosting powers. The truth is that your body—when given vibrant, healthy foods, adequate water and sleep Read more…
In recent days reports of the COVID-19 virus (commonly referred to as the coronavirus) spreading around the globe and into the U.S. has a lot of people worried about preventing and treating such an illness. The last pandemic–type virus seen in the U.S. was the H1N1 virus outbreak in 2009. Read more…