Herbal therapy has been championed by China and other Eastern countries for centuries. As Western medicine looks for more natural alternatives with fewer side effects, herbal medicine is gaining a foothold in the treatment of several common health concerns. In fact, The Cleveland Clinic has now added a Chinese Herbal Pharmacy along with acupuncture. Read more here. continue reading
Just as we develop our physical muscles to gain strength and maintain our health, we also need to pay attention to strengthening our mental muscles. Learning to develop mental strength can help in many ways from overcoming challenging situations, to learning from and bouncing back from failure to viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth. Read on for six healthy habits you can develop to maintain your mental strength. continue reading
If you are one of the millions of people who made a New Year’s resolution last month to eat better and make healthier choices in 2023, then it might be time to take stock of how that process is going. Are you already off the wagon and back to your unhealthy habits? Or are you keeping your eye on your goals and making progress? No matter which side of the coin you fall on, you might want to talk to your acupuncturist about your nutritional goals. They can be a wealth of information and help as you look to build a better and stronger you. continue reading
Maybe mom and gramma really did know best when it came to nutrition. Their advice is not so far off from ancient Chinese wisdom. The first rung of treatment is healthy food. When health becomes imbalanced examine your diet, make sure you are getting all of your nourishment from your food, and eliminate the foods that are triggers, or are unhealthy. If that doesn’t work, the second rung of treatment is acupuncture and herbs, to make sure you are absorbing what you eat. As research has shown, what we eat can actually impact our health profoundly. Over the years, we have learned that our dietary choices can influence our risk of disease. continue reading
Yes, herbal medicine is safe for children when prescribed by a clinical herbalist. As they are rapidly changing little humans, they respond quickly to herbs. They are usually prescribed a much smaller dose of herbs thaan an adult.
