Digestion, Stress, Fatigue + Mood
4 Natural (and Powerful!) Ways to Boost Your Energy
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Do you feel sluggish and drained no matter what you do? One of the most common complaints I encounter in my private practice is fatigue. Many people finish their day exhausted and find that better ...
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The Hearts Guardian – Acupressure and TCM for the Pericardium
The organ system is central to understanding the Chinese Medicine (TCM) view of the body, mind, disease, and health. But remember, Chinese Medicine organs have energetic attributes and functions that are pretty different from how conventional medicine maps the body-mind. When looking specifically at the organs of TCM, what’s usually ...
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How to Decode and Heal Your Emotions – The Traditional Chinese Medicine Way
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of healing that has been used by physicians for over 2500 years. The practice of Chinese Medicine includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, various forms of massage and bodywork, physical exercises, and food therapy. It’s a holistic system that can be used to address all ...
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4 Digestion Supporting Tips a Chinese Medicine Practitioner Wants You to Know
You probably know that even with a healthy diet, you won’t get the nutrition you need if your digestion isn’t working at its optimum. Many Earth-based medical systems, such as Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, place digestion at the center of health. These systems recognize that high-quality whole foods can be ...
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8 Foods to Reduce Inflammation Today
Inflammation is probably something you’re familiar with by now. Maybe you’ve experienced an infection of some sort, a sore throat, or a hot and painful joint. All of these are examples of inflammation in the body. Any condition ending in itis could have inflammation, such as arthritis or diverticulitis. Inflammation ...
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How to do an Elimination Diet the Right Way
An elimination diet is a great way to press the refresh button, develop mindfulness around food habits, and discover foods you’re eating that are causing troublesome symptoms. It’s very common for diet choices to cause imbalance and even disease, so I usually recommend doing an elimination diet if you’ve never ...
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How to Build and Nourish your Blood with Holistic Medicine
Blood provides energy and vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s considered a yin fluid; it creates a feeling of grounding and presence. Blood is vital for overall health and well-being. Suppose you’ve been diagnosed with low iron or anemia, or you have low energy, paleness in your face or tongue, ...
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4 Simple (and easy!) ways to kickstart your digestion for fall
As autumn approaches you may be starting to think about creating some new rhythms and routines. The transition of seasons is a wonderful time to reassess where you’re out of balance and create healthier habits moving forward. Supporting digestion is a great way to amp up your healing and get ...
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How to Heal and Strengthen your Digestion
Digestion plays an essential role in overall health. Even if your diet is impeccable, you won’t get the nutrition you need if your digestion is not working. Did you know the digestive system is home to your gut microbiome, full of trillions of bacteria and millions of neurons? These deeply ...
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Spleen and Stomach Meridians for Yoga
In Chinese Medicine, the Spleen and the Stomach are paired. When looking at the organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that Chinese Medicine is concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually ...
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