By: Kim M. Filkins, L.Ac. Everybody gets sick at some point in their life. For some, it’s just a quick weekend thing. For others, it can last for several days and even weeks. Why do some people always get sick whenever there is a bug … [Read more...] about Building Protective Qi with TCM
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Research Update – Acupuncture and Insomnia
A study published by the Journal of Sleep Medicine shows acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for insomnia sufferers. The study group was composed of 72 patients with primary insomnia. Acupuncture treatments were given three times … [Read more...] about Research Update – Acupuncture and Insomnia
Acupuncture and Your Cervix
Women’s health is a big part of the healthcare industry. And acupuncture can be very beneficial in caring for the overall health of women. Acupuncture has been especially effective in helping with things like infertility, turning breech … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and Your Cervix
Research Update: Negative Ions and Positive Health
In a study published by the National Institute of Health, researchers found negative air ions had a positive effect on the physiological parameters of blood pressure and heart rate, as well as neuronal activity, when applied to a group of … [Read more...] about Research Update: Negative Ions and Positive Health
Summer in TCM and 3 Teas to Keep You Cool
Summer is a time of abundant energy, long sunshine-filled days and warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer has many different associations that help define it. The element of summer is fire, the color of summer is red, the emotion … [Read more...] about Summer in TCM and 3 Teas to Keep You Cool
Fermented Foods and Intestinal Health
The modern world is changing every single day. Because of this constant state of change, our bodies are frequently having to adjust. We have a food supply being degraded and depleted of nutritional content, which in turn, causes our bodies … [Read more...] about Fermented Foods and Intestinal Health
IBS Relief with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal … [Read more...] about IBS Relief with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Tips for a Nourishing Summer Season
During the summer solstice your yang energy reaches its peak. It is important to harness the peak of this yang energy, because as summer shifts into fall yang energy will decline. This great abundance of yang energy will translate … [Read more...] about Tips for a Nourishing Summer Season