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Expert insights on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and natural healing from our experienced practitioners.
What is a “symptom?”
Let's look at the actual definition of the word symptom. SYMPTOM: "a physical or emotional manifestation of an underlying disease process, indicating there is an imbalance." SYMPTOM: "something showing that something else exists; a sign" or "a condition that goes along with or results from a disease or disorder." We […]
How to get the most out of supplements you take
It seems that a lot of patients have been asking us lately: "How can I get the most out of the supplements and herbs I take?" A lot of people take supplements and herbs with all kinds of drinks, and oftentimes either those drinks are cold or on ice. That […]
What is a TDP lamp and how does it work?
TDP stands for Teding Diancibo Pu, in Chinese, which translates to "special electromagnetic spectrum" lamp.
Chinese New Year
Beginning on February 16th, we officially move into the year of the Dog. The exact origin of this holiday is too old to be traced, but many explanations still exist. One idea is that the holiday originated when a beast named Nian (which means year in Chinese) came out […]
Do antidepressants have limitations?
Western medicine oftentimes looks at problems such as depression as merely a problem related to brain chemistry. While clinically it seems to be accurate the brain chemistry is involved, our experience shows that particular theory simply scratches the surface.
How Chinese Herbs Work
Many people take Chinese herbs, but there is much confusion as to how they actually work. Fundamentally, Chinese herbal formulas restore circulation and build organ function. The way that a formula is composed includes combining specific herbs to cause a very specific outcome and having those herbs complement each other. In […]
What is the difference between acupuncture and chiropractic
The two are quite complementary. Chiropractic works directly on nervous system via the spine and sometimes other joints. Acupuncture works on the nervous system to cause changes in circulation and organ/glandular function.
What To Eat in Winter
‘Tis the season…to eat the correct foods in winter. With the winter solstice having just passed and the temperatures get a bit colder, the following ideas from Chinese medical theory apply. The most important thing would be to eat foods that are warm, both in their effect on the body and also […]
GMO vs. Non-GMO foods.
GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) are plants and animals created in the lab by splicing genes. In the past, to create a new variety of plant, we had to use cross-breeding or hybridization – where the pollen on one plant was introduced to the flower of a second plant. This would result in […]
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