August 7, 2024

Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out, you start feeling run-down or even get sick more often? That’s not just a coincidence. From a mind-body perspective, stress plays a big role in how we feel physically, especially when it comes to chronic illnesses. When we encounter stress, our body gears up to handle it

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July 25, 2024

In Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), which includes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is a critical diagnostic tool. This ancient technique gives practitioners a profound understanding of a patient’s health by assessing the state of the body’s organs, balance of vital energies, and presence of disharmonies. Let’s explore the history, significance, and insights gained

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July 17, 2024

Have you ever felt caught in a cycle of endless prescriptions, wondering if there’s a better way to truly address the root cause of your health issues? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced what I like to call the “medication-first approach,” where doctors often feel pressured to prescribe medications as the

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July 10, 2024

Incorporating natural healing doesn’t mean that you have to turn your back on modern medicine. One of the biggest misconceptions is that practitioners of natural medicine are against all Western conventional medicine treatment. That simply isn’t true. It’s not about pitting one against each other, but using the best of what each has to offer in terms of

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July 3, 2024

What if the lab tests show there is nothing wrong with you, the labs show that your numbers are within the range of normal, but everything about the way you feel is telling you something is wrong? In the common search for healing and well-being, conventional medicine focuses mostly on the physical aspects of health to

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June 26, 2024

In Traditional East Asian Medicine, the summer season is associated with the Fire element and the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. It’s a time of peak activity, growth, and energy when it’s essential to balance the body’s internal heat with cooling, hydrating foods and herbs. In this blog, I’ll explore some specific summer foods and

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