Category Archives: Topics in Health

Hacks For Dealing With Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, chronic illness, chronic stress… chronic you name it. All of these can wreak even more havoc on your life than you even know.  It is a detrimental snowball effect that seems to roll dangerously out of control and … Continue reading

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The fall season is upon us…

… and with it comes the beauty of falling leaves, colder temps, and bright blue skies (we can only hope). This season, as with all the seasons in Chinese medicine, is associated with its own system of organs, elements, emotions, … Continue reading

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The Real Dangers of Stress and What You Can Do About It

  Truth: stress can kill you, or at least too much of it can. If unchecked and unmanaged, exposure to stress can wreak havoc in all aspects of your life.   Notwithstanding the fact that being overloaded isn’t a good … Continue reading

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Late Summer Season

  Here we are, officially in the thick of what we call ‘late summer’ season in traditional Chinese medicine.  Recently, you have heard me talk a lot about the seasons in Chinese medicine and how it relates to different organ … Continue reading

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Not Your Typical Allergy

    What do avocados, bananas, spinach, and some probiotics have in common?  Well, for most you’d think, all healthy foods, rich in essential nutrients and great additions to your diet for living a healthy lifestyle right?  For most, yes, for … Continue reading

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