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Allergies & Coronavirus: What's the Difference?

This blog discusses the symptoms of allergies and mild coronavirus cases; the differences between the two, what to do if you have either, and the Chinese medicine viewpoint of both.
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Quarantine & Mental Health

This post is about the pandemic quarantine and how it affects mental health, specifically with anxiety and depression. It also discusses the Chinese medicine viewpoint, diagnosis and treatment.
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Keeping Healthy Amidst the Pandemic

An overview of the coronavirus as well as ways to stay healthy in the wake of a pandemic.
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Kidneys & Ears in Chinese Medicine

This blog discusses how the kidneys are related to ears and ear health from the perspective of Chinese medicine.
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Don't Forget to Breathe...

Aside from enabling and carrying out respiration so that the body takes in oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide waste, the lungs in Chinese medicine do even more: they control the qi (or vital energy) of the whole body through respiration and in the formation of what we call Pectoral qi.
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Summer Sunburns

This blog post discusses sunburns, what they actually are and how to treat and prevent them. It also discusses the Chinese medicine view of summer heat and sunburns and how to choose a sunscreen product.
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The Cold Nose Theory & Chinese Medicine

The cold nose theory explains the immune reaction in the intranasal cavity when a virus invades; this reaction is impeded with cold exposure. Chinese medicine theory outlines this basic concept of cold invading through the nose and causing illness, though it is thousands of years old.
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All About Autumn

11/16/23 is the Great American Smokeout; acupuncture can assist the process of quitting smoking. Autumn is associated with the lungs in Chinese medicine which govern the skin and hair.
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Weight Loss and Acupuncture

Being overweight or obese poses significant health risks. Acupuncture may facilitate weight loss and improve health. There are two main syndromes in Chinese medicine that underlie simple obesity: spleen deficiency and phlegm damp in the interior.
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The End of Covid, For Some

Long covid is a serious problem for those who suffer. It can manifest in anyone who contracted the SARS-CoV2 virus, serious or mild and may last for years. Here's what to know and how to combat it.
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Work-Life Balance

Working from home has its challenges, as does working long hours at the office. Excessive work can affect not only the balance in your life, but your mental health and your qi, leading to a vulnerability. Setting healthy boundaries can help.
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Medication Side Effects and Acupuncture

Sometimes taking medication is lifesaving and necessary. But all meds have side effects. Acupuncture can help mitigate these negative experiences so that the exerience is more tolerable to the patient.
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