Category Archives: Cold & Flu

Fall & Chinese Medicine

Posted on September 23, 2016 by eresko

“Best of all, he loved the fall” Ernest Hemingway I have seen this quote all over social media for the past week and agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Hemingway. I do love the fall. The weather, the leaves, the light are … Continue reading →

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Fight Cold & Flu!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by eresko

Follow these tips during this Cold and Flu Season and enjoy your health! Click to enlarge! Be well ~ till next time Erin For scheduling and herb/supplement information please contact me: 208.309.0484

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How Does Moxibustion Work?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by eresko

One of the most useful modalities in Chinese Medicine is the herb known as Moxibustion. Otherwise known as Mugwort, Artemisia Vulgaris, or Ai Ye (chinese pinyin); it can be used in a number of different ways. It can be taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cold & Flu, Pain Management, Research, Topics in Health, Women's Health | Tagged Acupuncture, Ai ye, analgesia, artemisia vulgaris, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, chronic pain, Direct Moxa, Gastro-intestinal disorders, how does moxa work, How does moxibustion work scientifically, Immunity, Indirect Moxa, inflammatory conditions, Infrared radiation, Kidney disorders, moxa & immunity, Moxibustion, mugwort, Smokeless moxa, Ulcers | 2 Comments

Making Soup As Medicine

Posted on March 9, 2010 by eresko

Turns out medicinal soup can be good tasting as well as good for you! I am missing school again today… thought I’d kicked my little stomach bug over the weekend, but it’s back again. It might seem like I’m trying to … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu Update

Posted on October 21, 2009 by eresko

If you are like me, you are probably getting sick of hearing about the Swine Flu, but I feel pretty passionate about spreading any good information I hear & I am a big advocate of getting all the facts prior … Continue reading →

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