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With the start of warmer weather comes more activities out of doors. Whether you enjoy camping, hiking, gardening or grilling, be sure to have your first-aid kit stocked with Yunnan … Continue Reading →

Over 50 million adult Americans smoke. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 70% of these individuals have reported the desire to quit. Smoking is a very difficult addiction … Continue Reading →

Anxiety affects many individuals in different ways. It may creep up at unexpected moments, or it can be predictable, and associated with certain events, fears or situations. Never the less, … Continue Reading →

Unwanted weight gain is a continuous problem for many individuals, even outside of the holidays. Some people will turn to drastic diets, diet pills or even surgery. Unfortunately, this may … Continue Reading →

Do you find yourself exhausted at night? Tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep? Sleepless nights can happen to anyone, but ongoing can be a sign of a deeper issue. … Continue Reading →

Acupuncture and Sports ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES! Have you found that you have pushed your body to the extreme? Do you tend to let your competitive side over do it? In … Continue Reading →

Longevity Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) aims to promote an individual’s longevity, or length of a human life. Aging and longevity are closely related to Qi, (pronounced chee) or life force, … Continue Reading →

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the skin cells, triggering the rapid production of new skin cells. This skin disease … Continue Reading →

Cupping Cupping therapy is an ancient therapeutic procedure that has been used in China for over three thousand years. Many benefits to cupping include: awakening appetite, strengthening the stomach and … Continue Reading →

Soaking up the sun? Take caution not to over do it. Overexposure of the sun can not only cause the skin to burn, but can lead to aging of the … Continue Reading →

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, wei (or defensive qi) is located on the surface of the skin. When the wei is strong, viruses and bacteria cannot penetrate the body. When … Continue Reading →

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views springtime allergies as related to the Element of Wind, caused by an imbalance in the flow of qi. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and … Continue Reading →

Colorectal cancer (or colon cancer) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US. Colorectal cancer … Continue Reading →

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is in the Fire category of the “Five Elements” and is the emperor of the body. It is in charge of the … Continue Reading →

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the whole body when looking at disease and disharmony. A detailed intake includes: internal condition, lifestyle, environment, habits, palpation of pulse and abdomen and the … Continue Reading →

Winter: Time for Inward Reflection According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the different seasons are associated with the five elements: Fire, Earth, Wood, Metal and Water. The winter season is … Continue Reading →

Treating Cough with TCM Many people find themselves with a cough during the winter season. Coughs are the most common reason for individuals to seek their physicians in the U.S. … Continue Reading →

The Importance of Wet, Cooked Breakfasts A big part of good health is being well hydrated. Wet breakfasts, like porridge or “congee”, absorb a lot of water as they are … Continue Reading →