The principals of Chinese medical diet always emphasizes the importance of warm foods and cooked vegetables. Especially during the winter months, this principal has never been so important! I acquired the following beet recipe from a friend in acupuncture school. Over time, I've made a few … [Read more...] about Beet Soup Recipe
Cooking With Chinese Herbs
As a Chinese herbalist, I am often asked “which herbs are good to eat?” Well, that is a very broad question. First, different herbs are good for different things. We all have unique energetic imbalances and require different treatments. If we eat an excessive amount of “warming” or “cooling” … [Read more...] about Cooking With Chinese Herbs
“Ask the Acupuncturist” Monthly Event!
Ask the Acupuncturist: For Couples Trying to Conceive The infertility journey can be a long and confusing one. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a useful and important tool to use along the way. Many people have questions, don’t understand or want to learn more about acupuncture and Chinese … [Read more...] about “Ask the Acupuncturist” Monthly Event!
Chinese Herbs: An Introduction
For most of us, Chinese herbs are an alternative and unknown form of medicine. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) they are an integral part of healing! Many people liken Chinese herbs to medication but they couldn’t be farther apart. First, Chinese herbs are natural substances—roots, … [Read more...] about Chinese Herbs: An Introduction
Cinnamon: The Wonder Spice
Cinnamon, a commonly used spice and herb in our kitchen, actually has many health benefits. From blood sugar regulation to anti-inflammatory properties, Cinnamon covers it all. Gui zhi, as I like to think of it, has been in the Chinese medical materia medica for thousands of years and has always … [Read more...] about Cinnamon: The Wonder Spice
Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
Many people hear about using acupuncture to help with addiction and smoking cessation. As acupuncturists, we’re asked how exactly acupuncture can be used to attain this goal. There are many different facets to treating addiction and one of the most powerful tools we use in acupuncture is the NADA … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation