Q: How can I maintain a healthy diet during the holiday season? A: Diet is such an integral aspect of Chinese medicine that no matter the season, food choices matter! … [Read more...] about Ask The Acupuncturist: Healthy Holiday Eating
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Vitamin D
This post is the first in a new series to answer frequently asked questions by our naturopathic doctor, Diana Quinn, ND. Q: How much vitamin D should I be taking? A: The best way to determine how much vitamin D you need is to test your level with a simple blood test. The reference range for … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Vitamin D
Don’t throw away those bones!
Much has been written about Bone Broth lately. In major cities such as New York and Chicago, bone broth restaurants have surfaced. In some neighborhoods, bones at local butchers are hard to come by – becoming a “hot commodity” as residents travel near and far to get the “best bones” for … [Read more...] about Don’t throw away those bones!
Acupuncture for PCOS
Receiving a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is very scary and confusing for many women, especially when trying to conceive. PCOS is a syndrome---this means one size does NOT fit all. Classically, women with PCOS were overweight, had inappropriate hair growth and did not menstruate … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for PCOS
Creating an Intention for your Fertility
As a practitioner that specializes in the childbearing year, I treat a lot of couples going through the process of getting pregnant. I've found that across the board, the journey can be very stressful. From checking your temperature to taking medication to timed intercourse, it certainly takes the … [Read more...] about Creating an Intention for your Fertility
Emotional Release Sessions
Over the eleven years I've been in clinical practice, I've seen people for a variety of physical medicine issues. The initial intake includes a lengthy review of medical history and at the end, I always check in with how people are doing emotionally. As a holistic practitioner, I’ve learned that … [Read more...] about Emotional Release Sessions