The concept of constitution is widely applied in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is an important part of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine considers that everyone’s physical constitution, which involves much more than just your body shape, is … [Read more...] about What Is Your Constitution And Body Type?
Part 2: Food As Medicine: Restorative Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic and Noodle Soup
Here's what you've all been waiting for! An easy, restorative, nourishing and delicious soup that supports the immune system, balances our yin and yang and touches on all five of the Five Flavors. The 3 key, must-have ingredients you need to make this soup are turmeric, ginger and garlic. I've … [Read more...] about Part 2: Food As Medicine: Restorative Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic and Noodle Soup
Nourishing Baked Pear and Oatmeal
1 pear, cut in half and core scooped out 1 Tbsp honey Dash cinnamon 1 Tbsp chopped or grated ginger 2 Tbsp water ¼ cup whole grain raw oatmeal ¾ cup almond milk or milk of choice ½ - 1 banana Splash of vanilla Dash cinnamon 1 Tbsp almond butter or nut … [Read more...] about Nourishing Baked Pear and Oatmeal
What Can You Do To Boost Your Child’s Immune System?
There are so many fun, interactive techniques that you can share with your kids to help support their immune system. Here are some easy, peasy tips to keep your kiddos healthy and calm. Pediatric Gua Sha Gua what?!? Gua Sha or scraping massage is a great technique to use on kids 4 years and … [Read more...] about What Can You Do To Boost Your Child’s Immune System?
Complimentary tele-health visits from our office to you!
As we all navigate this uncharted territory together, we can be certain of a few things: Our usual routine of self-care and support will most probably go by the wayside! We are going to feel a wide range of emotions – they may change minute to minute. We may be uncertain of how to stay … [Read more...] about Complimentary tele-health visits from our office to you!
Acupuncture and TCM can support prevention and risk reduction of viruses and respiratory disorders
We are in a time of uncertainty about how to best take care of our health and keep our body and immune system strong. We hear many risk reducing suggestions, including thoroughly washing your hands, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoiding large crowds and staying home when … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and TCM can support prevention and risk reduction of viruses and respiratory disorders