The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas approach disease from multiple angles, making sure to support the body systems, protect the organs, address symptoms, while fighting off pathogens. Ideally, a patient who developed symptoms would be seen by a practitioner of TCM for diagnosis and treatment.* Using a differential diagnosis to determine...
When it comes to our health, being proactive is everything. We have control over our day to day choices. When it comes to Covid-19, we can protect ourselves by taking precautions and support our innate immunity with the 6 Essential: drink filtered water, eat whole nutritious food, exercise regularly, get...
First, a little background on what we are referring to as “the” coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a classification of RNA viruses. They cannot replicate on their own, thus have a limited life span outside a host cell (that’s our cells). Once inside, our cells reproduce the virus. This pandemic is being...
These top rated foods are packed with nutrients that can boost your immunity and help you if you get sick. Stick with the whole foods and steer away from convenience foods that boast having these foods included. The truth is that nature has designed these food exactly as they are...
According to the Chinese Medicine clock, 11:00 PM starts the 2 hour window of Gallbladder Qi dominance. The Gallbladder, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a Fu, or hollow organ, like the stomach and bowels. But, unlike other Fu organs,it does not transport turbid or impure waste. Instead, it stores...
The age old adage goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". That's never been more true than now. Let's go over some ways you can get your ounce. Here are some tips from the WHO and CDC: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, and use...
It's a new year and I hear it from all sources..."I want to lose weight.", "I want more energy.", "I want a fresh start.". These are all worthy goals, but are they the top of the “pyramid"? Ask yourself, "Why do I want to (lose weight/more energy/a fresh start)? Dig...
What are the 6 Essentials? They are 6 things we do every day, whether we realize it or not. These 6 Essentials are so named because they are essential to life. If we make wise choices in our 6 Essentials, we will do more than live, we will thrive! So...
An anonymous writer once wrote, "In our youth, we spend our health creating wealth. In our later years, we spend our wealth trying to buy back our health." I would add that we are also missing out on life as we scurry to tick off the boxes of our never...