It's one of the most common questions I'm asked in the clinic. The honest answer is: "Nobody can know for certain. But we can make an informed estimate based on ... Read More
How Many Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need?
One of the first questions almost every new patient asks is: “How many treatments will I need?” It’s a completely reasonable question, and one I wish I could answer ... Read More
Mast Cells, Immunity and Endometriosis: A Bridge Between Modern Science and Chinese Medicine
A changing view of endometriosis Endometriosis has traditionally been understood in both biomedicine and Chinese medicine through fairly established frameworks: ... Read More
Magnesium Deficiency vs Liver Blood Deficiency: Two Ways of Describing the Same Symptoms?
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