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…
From sandcastles to snowmen – Milwaukee saw a temperature swing yesterday from 72 degrees during the day and 16 degrees at night. It is hard to stay healthy with that much variation in the temperature. So what can we do during these swings in weather? It’s essential to prioritize your 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…
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…
When it comes to alternative therapies like acupuncture and acupressure, understanding their unique benefits and how they affect the body is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between acupuncture and acupressure, shedding light on their respective impacts and long-term effectiveness. Acupuncture: A Deeper Level of Healing Acupuncture is Read more…
Before we begin, it is likely best to define some basic terms involved with these various types of seemingly mystifying pain. Obviously, many forms of nerve pain may exist; what follows are some basics of those types of nerve pain that are common among today’s population. From the Oxford American Read more…
The Chinese calendar, considered by many to be the most important festival of any given year, represents each year by one of 12 zodiac animals included in the cycle of twelve stations or “signs” along the apparent path of the sun through the sky. The 12 zodiac animals: the rat, Read more…
This is understandably a topic of interest currently. Many theories exist regarding what immunity is and what makes one’s immune system more or less effective. One theory that eloquently describes immunity comes from Chinese Medicine…..as it turns out, this theory appears to be quite accurate when applied clinically with Acupuncture, Read more…
PERHAPS APPLICABLE TO PEOPLE WORLDWIDE, THE FOLLOWING PSA IS INTENDED TO INCREASE OUR PATIENTS’ WELL-BEING AND PEACE OF MIND ON THE TOPIC OF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND TO MAKE THEIR TRAVEL DECISIONS EASIER. OUR HOPE IS THAT YOUR DECISIONS TURN OUT TO BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, CO-WORKERS Read more…
Common very good questions people of literally any age ask as they suffer with maladies include: “Why do I have this particular symptom?” “Why won’t this symptom just go away on its own?” “How long will it take for the symptom to go away on it’s own?” “What should I Read more…