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Patients Guide to Winter using Chinese Medicine. As practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we view the seasonal shift into winter not merely as a drop in temperature, but as a [...]
“If the normal qi is stored in the interior, pathogens cannot attack.” Normal qi is our overall strength / vitality, which is the foundation of our immune system. Quite simply, if we are strong [...]
Silence has been one of my biggest teachers. It is the place were we go inward and start to know ourselves deeper. One thing we start to see is that our complaints about others, or the world, are [...]
Parasite cleanses are popular, as the mere thought of crawling creatures living inside of us is frightening. Did you know that the herbs that kill parasites, as well as bacteria, fungus, candida, [...]
Here are two ways to save money in the modern healthcare system that you may not be aware of. Insurance alternative– a health share. If you are in reasonable health then this is no brainer. [...]
Did you know that Chinese medicine is amazing at treating colds and flu? It has an extensive history (2000+ years) and numerous strategies for every stage of [...]
Functional medicine is essentially “alternative” Western medicine, based on the same disease and physiological model and uses scientific research to inform clinical decisions. However, functional [...]
Prebiotics are the food that grows and sustains the good bacterial colonies. In my clinic, I almost always recommend prebiotics to clients when trying to increase good bacteria in the gut; [...]
Learn how to choose the correct probiotic for your body by understanding key issues and reading the labels, to avoid useless products. Learn about the below three points to further increase your [...]
Learn to prevent and treat colds and flu. Examine commonly sold products such as, Cold Snap, Cold Quell etc. Learn the basic principles and understand the difference between Western and Chinese [...]