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Menopause in our society is not usually thought of as a positive phase in life. But it can be and it should be! Chinese Medicine’s explanation of menopause which is described as the Second Spring, shows us that menopause should be an empowering phase in a woman’s life. With menopause a shift occurs from creating…
Read moreImmunity in TCM is influenced by several factors, one of which is by our Wei Qi. . What is your Wei Qi ?? There are many different forms of Qi in our body. The word ‘Wei’ means to defend or protect and this form of Qi is considered our protective energy. It is like a…
Read moreAs the weekend went by, daylight savings occurred and our 24 hour clock fell back. There was some contemplation in the clinic about if this may or may not be beneficial to our health. There was a time that I used to enjoy this; or at least I enjoyed that time in the spring where we…
Read more1. Pediatric Tuina Massage Whether your child has a wet, dry, hacking, or croupy cough Tuina massage techniques work by stimulating the body to heal itself while simultaneously treating the cough. Kids love it, it feels great and it makes them feel better. The best part is its safe, effective, and can be used at any age….
Read moreOften morning sickness is one of the first clues a woman has that she is pregnant. This is often accompanied by deep fatigue and both can last till week 12-14 of the pregnancy. There are different points of view on why this is such a normal part of pregnancy. The most common is that there…
Read moreEndometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often chronically painful inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining. It can also involve secondary inflammatory indicators. The following supplements can…
Read morePainful periods are a common complaint in our practice, and it warrants serious attention, especially when the pain is crippling and shows up month after month. Many of our patients have the same similar story. Their period pain began when they were in their teens and their doctor put them on birth control to “fix”…
Read moreChinese herbs have helped calm the mind, body and spirit for thousands of years with formulas that focus on balancing one’s mood and emotional state. Xiao Yao San which translates to Free and Easy Wanderer, is one such classical formula. It is a 8 herb combination and is the most prescribed herbal formula in our…
Read moreWinter brings on the energy of the water element. Water rises to its fullness in the frost of winter as plants submerge their energy into their roots, animals coats and hides thicken, and ponds and lakes harden. Movement slows as matter and energy accumulate. This is a time of apparent stillness and idleness, yet beneath…
Read moreBeing that we are in the middle of cold and flu season we are seeing more lingering coughs coming into the office. To treat a cough effectively, Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at its root cause and symptoms to develop a treatment plan. Not all coughs are alike, and their symptoms tend to vary. But regardless…
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