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Category Archives: Chinese Herbal Medicine
Late Summer Season
Here we are, officially in the thick of what we call ‘late summer’ season in traditional Chinese medicine. Recently, you have heard me talk a lot about the seasons in Chinese medicine and how it relates to different organ … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese Calendar & Astrology, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Seasons
Tagged 5 Element Theory, digestion, Earth Element, Spleen & Stomach
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The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Dehydration
You probably know that you need adequate sleep and hydration to stay healthy, right? What you may not realize, is how closely the two are connected. Did you know, adults who sleep 6 hours or less each night are … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Tagged Acupuncture, Dehydration, hydration, Insomnia, Sleep
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Not Your Typical Allergy
What do avocados, bananas, spinach, and some probiotics have in common? Well, for most you’d think, all healthy foods, rich in essential nutrients and great additions to your diet for living a healthy lifestyle right? For most, yes, for … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Environmental Medicine, Nutrition
Tagged Allergies, Anti-histamine diet, Anti-histamines, eczema, Histamine Intolerance, Immune System, Migraines, skin disorders
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8 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a medical treatment that involves the use of thin needles that are inserted into the body at very specific locations. Acupuncture is one of the primary components of traditional Chinese medicine, which also includes Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Exercise, Nutrition, Pain Management, Stress Relief, Women's Health
Tagged Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Medicine, headache, How Acupuncture Works, Hypertension, menstrual pain, migraine, Morning sickness, nausea, pain management, sprain, Tennis elbow, What can acupuncture treat
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What your poo can tell you 💩
In Chinese medicine, we use a number of things for diagnosis. Of these, we include looking at the tongue, feeling the pulse (in 12 different positions), observing the complexion & skin tone, listening to the voice, and asking questions – … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Tagged Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, digestion, digestive health, pattern differentiation
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