The side effects of chemotherapy and/or radiation can leave a person feeling completely depleted emotionally and physically. In addition, the side effects are different for everyone depending on the type of treatment and a person’s baseline strength. In the clinic, we see a significant number of … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Cancer Support
Eating for Health in the Summer
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eating according to the seasons is the best way to keep our bodies in balance. Summer is the season that most affects the energy of our heart and small intestines. It is the Fire element which is strong, energetic and in most areas of the world, is … [Read more...] about Eating for Health in the Summer
Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand During the Winter Months
When temperatures drop to freezing outside, running to the grocery store can quickly fall to the bottom of your to-do list. When that happens, you want to be confident that you can create a few healthy meals with what you already have on hand. During the winter months, you want to … [Read more...] about Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand During the Winter Months
When the healer needs to health thyself!
I want to preface this blog post with a disclaimer: I believe that Western medicine is the best in the world for diagnostics and emergency medical treatment. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, we have our own diagnostic tools, but we don’t take x-rays, blood work, CT scans, and other … [Read more...] about When the healer needs to health thyself!
New Year’s Resolution Reboot
It’s hard to believe we are once again heading into the holiday season and looking forward to the start of a new year! Do you feel anticipation or resignation? Are you hopeful or concerned? It is certainly understandable if you’re not sure. When the world around us feels chaotic and unsettled, the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolution Reboot
Finding Balance When the World Seems Out of Balance.
For each new year, we often set health-related goals. We want to eat better, exercise more, balance our lives, and try to behave in a kinder way in our world. When we strive for balance, we don’t often think about balancing our physical health and our emotional health. We tend to focus on the … [Read more...] about Finding Balance When the World Seems Out of Balance.