I had a “gut feeling.”
We can all relate to how emotions affect our bodies. Just think about the last job interview you had and the pit you felt in the bottom...
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I love learning and was born with insatiable curiosity. I've personally done a lot of reading, research, therapy, continuing education and, what's best is I get to crowd-source a lot of information from my patients, friends, and family. Check out some of the topics below for tips and tricks and general life hacks!
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Just Breathe!
The Chinese sages considered the nutrition provided by air through breathing even more vital to health and longevity than that provided...
Schedule your daily life according to the seasons
Schedule your daily life according to the seasons for the best health. Just listen to the legendary and world-renowned Chinese...
I don’t have a gender-bias
I was not a “cool” kid in school. I didn’t sit at the popular table. Yes, I played varsity sports but I was also in school plays, Key...
Tea is not just a drink
In Chinese culture, it is also used as an herbal medicine. The ancient texts describe the healthiest seasonal drinking habits: “In summer...
Don’t Let Motion Sickness Ruin Your Vacation!
This is the season when you can start planning your vacations! Hopefully, you’re checking your calendar to see when you can get away for...
Digestion feeling “off”?
What do you do if your digestion just feels “off?” Maybe you’ve had too much cold water or you went a little frozen-yogurt happy at the...
Got a crick in your neck?
Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck or a “crick in your neck?” All you can think of is, “I must have slept wrong!” Well, even though...
FED UP WITH HAVING HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES?
Headaches and Migraines: I have been a long-time sufferer of both and I am up to “here” (pointing to my head) with them! So, what do you...
BEAT EARLY GRAY HAIR!
Gou Qi Zi (go chee zuh), also known as the Wolf Berry, Lycium berry, or Goji berry, this fruit has been gaining world-wide attention for...
HAPPY YEAR OF THE GREEN WOOD HORSE!
In Chinese philosophy, everything has meaning. Some patients will sheepishly ask, “For the past 6 years, I’ve woken up at 3am. What does...
FLOWERS COME TO THE EYES RESCUE!
Did you know that flowers aren’t just beautiful to look at? They are actually good for the health of your eyes as well! Chrysanthemum...
SHAKE IT OUT!
You may look and feel silly, but bouncing and shaking actually helps to reset your central nervous system and increases the circulation...
WHAT IS FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE? (PART 2 OF 2)
What is the Process? At the beginning of your first visit we discuss your overall health, including any physical, mental or emotional...
WHAT IS FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE? (PART 1 IN SERIES OF 2)
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a specialized form of acupuncture to help reduce the signs of aging and help you age more gracefully....
HAPPY AUTUMN! TIPS ON HOW TO STAY WELL THROUGH THE SEASONAL CHANGES
It is that time of year. Yes, the Fall season has finally presented itself in it’s full glory. We were blessed with a long and glorious...
WEIGHT LOSS AND CHINESE MEDICINE
For many of us, what our scale says is always in the back of our minds. Although we would like to think the numbers don’t matter, the...
WHAT IS CUPPING?
Cupping is a technique in which a glass cup is suctioned onto the body and allowed to sit for about 10 minutes. Cupping stimulates the...
BACK PAIN AND ACUPUNCTURE
Talking from experience, back pain can be a real, well, pain. Two weeks ago, my back started to spasm. I had a hard time walking,...
PC 6 INTEGRATES INTO WESTERN MEDICINE!
So, I’m sad to report that I go under for yet another surgery tomorrow. Admittedly, surgery along with the appointments that come along...
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