Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a highly specialized and adaptable form of medicine. It has the ability to treat each patient as an individual, thus is able to address a range of symptoms and ideally prevent future diseases from arising. … Read More
Your first line of defense is having a strong immune system. Lifestyle tips: Get a restful night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for optimal immune health. Stay hydrated. Eat cooked, nourishing foods like soups and stews. Avoid processed foods, sugars, alcohol, … Read More
Not all prenatal vitamins are created equal. If you’re trying to pick a prenatal vitamin, deciding which one is best for you can be overwhelming! Different prenatal vitamins contain different dosages of nutrients and come from different sources. With so … Read More
For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice is this Saturday, December 21st. It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Seasonal changes and shifts are important themes in Chinese medicine. You’ve … Read More
Feeling stressed? Whether it’s from the morning commute, work deadlines, relationship challenges, family dynamics, etc… You’re not alone! Stress seems to have become a normal state in our modern lives. And as you may have noticed, stress can take a … Read More
STRESS. It’s something we all experience, to one degree or another. The effects of stress shouldn’t be taken lightly. Aside from its effects on your productivity, stress can lead to illness, anxiety, weight gain, depletion of energy, and even loss … Read More
What is your thyroid, what does it do, and how is thyroid dysfunction related to fertility? Thyroid 101: The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. A key player in the endocrine system, its … Read More
This particularly chilly and wet winter presses on, and along with it, cold and flu season. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), this year’s flu season is expected to continue for several more weeks, probably well … Read More
Happy 2019! I have a gut feeling that one of your goals for the new year is to be healthy. If I’m right, read on to learn out the important role your gut plays in your overall health… Scientists and … Read More