If you have trouble sleeping, it may be tempting to reach for a pill that quickly slows down the nervous system. Traditional Chinese Medicine doesn’t work that way but the ancient system has offered...
Ever wonder why some people who eat healthy and exercise still struggle to manage blood sugar? Could it be that your inherited constitutional type is to blame? And can anything be done about it?...
Many people struggle to keep their energy level high throughout the day, relying on caffeinated and/or sugary drinks. Can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) help people reduce their reliance on coffee and energy drinks?
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Liver Qi stagnation is one of the most common TCM diagnostic patterns. Because of the pervasiveness of stress, nearly everybody has it to some degree. Here’s how you can tell your Liver is stuck...
Think pimples are just for teens? Think again. Up to 22% of all adult women in the US suffer from chronic flare-ups. For thousands of years, TCM has understood the root causes of facial...
There’s a 40% chance you’ll experience a flare up of your sciatic nerve at least once in your life. If and when it does occur, you’ll know what to do after discovering how TCM...
The stress hormone, cortisol, helps us deal with fight or flight situations. But excess or insufficient cortisol can lead to adrenal fatigue, aka burn out. Here’s how TCM can help. ...
A plant that can camouflage itself? For over 2,000 years, fritillary has been used for respiratory support. Lately, it’s been hiding itself from overharvesting. ...