When I first heard about Dr. Claudia Welch’s Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life, Ihappy to read a book that marries the practices of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. The book was an excellent source of knowledge for the newcomer to any form of Eastern medicine, TCM or … [Read more...] about Book Review: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life
Acupuncture Treats: Hotflashes and Night Sweats
In modern day society, people have come to accept various health problems as “normal” occurrences of life. However many of these disorders, or imbalances, are not “normal” from a traditional Chinese medical standpoint. Specifically, we commonly see hot flashes and night sweats to be accepted as a … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Treats: Hotflashes and Night Sweats
Acupuncture Treats: Insomnia
The value of sleep is severely underestimated in today’s culture. Many people come to accept the fact that getting less than 8 hours of sleep per night is adequate for proper functioning. Long term sleep deprivation, however, may be the beginning of a long and slow decline in health. Sleep allows … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Treats: Insomnia
Micronutrients and Infertility – the importance of a quality multivitamin
FERTILITY, INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY, OVULATION - Micronutrients, Vitamins, Minerals Reference: "Prospective randomized trial of multiple micronutrients in subfertile women undergoing ovulation induction: a pilot study," Agrawal R, Burt E, et al, Reprod Biomed Online, 2011 Oct 14; [Epub ahead of … [Read more...] about Micronutrients and Infertility – the importance of a quality multivitamin
Chinese Medicine for Immune Support
The use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is an important key to support the body’s innate immune system. No matter what time of year, it is important to maintain a healthy immune system which provides protection against frequent infections, common cold and more serious illnesses. Traditional … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine for Immune Support
Healthy Digestion: Tips to Stay Well
In modern culture, the value of healthy digestion is severely underestimated. Digestive imbalances such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating and gas and often overlooked and considered to be collateral damage from “normal” eating habits. The truth, however, is that healthy digestion is one of the … [Read more...] about Healthy Digestion: Tips to Stay Well
