Magnesium Deficiency vs Liver Blood Deficiency Two languages describing similar body patterns Many people experience symptoms such as:muscle cramps or ... Read More
Why Goji Berry Nourishes and Goji Bark Cools: The Science Behind a TCM Paradox
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, two herbs come from the same plant yet behave in almost opposite ways:Gou Qi Zi — nourishing, blood and yin tonic Di Gu Pi — ... Read More
Why do we get wrinkles according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In modern skincare, wrinkles are often explained as a loss of collagen, sun damage, or gravity. Chinese medicine offers a different lens: the face is a living reflection ... Read More
Why Does My Arthritis Pain Keep Moving?
A simple explanation from both Chinese medicine and modern science One of the most common questions patients ask in clinic is:“Why does my pain keep moving? One ... Read More
Ancient Chinese Herbal Formula for Modern Digestive Problems
When healthy habits become unhealthy Many people today are trying hard to improve their health. They follow the latest wellness trends, drink green smoothies, skip ... Read More
Jealousy… Maybe try Chinese herbs and qi gong
Jealousy is one of those emotions most people don’t like to admit to—but in clinic, you see it everywhere and everyday. It may not be spoken directly, but it shows up in ... Read More
Why are my Chinese Herbal Formulas changed each visit?
A question I often hear in practice is: “Why do you keep changing my herbs when the last one was working?” Or sometimes: “I used to take this herbal formula and at ... Read More
The Chinese Body Clock – Ancient Wisdom or Real Physiology
The Chinese “body clock” is a well-known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept that maps different organ systems to 24-hour cycles of the day. Each organ is said to ... Read More
“I’ve had all the tests and examinations, but I still feel awful”
If you’ve ever said this, you are not alone so read on and discover why symptoms can persist even when medical tests are normal. Have you had specialist visits only still ... Read More
Understanding Blood Letting with the Tung Acupuncture System
Blood letting can sound confronting at first. Many people associate it with outdated historical practices that were often excessive and poorly understood. However, the ... Read More