CAM News
Dr. Weil’s Advice on Spices
Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Here we are sharing two of his articles regarding Turmeric and Black Pepper, where he...
What Happens When the Heart is Closed?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Heart is compared to a King governing the rest of the organs. It is responsible for our mental and spiritual aspects of health. What can we do when stress, trauma or overthinking closes up the heart? This article from Dr. Xiang...
Medicinal Benefits of Sour Flavor
With spring quickly upon us (East Asian Medicine says that spring energy arrives in early/mid February) it's time to think about extra support for the Liver & Gallbladder. Some ways to do this: expressing creativity, exercising flexibility of body mind &...
Better Homes & Gardens 30-Day Declutter Challenge
Here's a 30 day doable plan to declutter around the house from Better Homes & Gardens. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to live more minimally or you just want to clear unnecessary visual clutter around the house, use this 30-day checklist to get...
TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs – Jasmine
This article from Dr. Xiang Jun explores the profile and benefits of Jasmine, an accessible supermarket herb. Herbal remedies are a large part of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is worth exploring, especially when some of these herbs are readily available to most.
Ask Dr Xiang Jun: Why TCM Doctors Always Advise Avoid Cold
"It is the tagline of any Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors to advise any patient to avoid cold. Cold foods, cold drinks, cold temperature, cold showers, cold fruits and the list goes on." Here in Florida, it's about as cold as it's going to be all year....
Start the New Year Off Right, with Acupuncture
Here's a great post from Steven Sonmore, a fellow Acupuncturist practicing in Minnesota. It's a great reminder that acupuncture can assist with keeping New Year's promises for better health & well being. If you are in the Edina area of Minnesota give...
Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year
We hope everyone had an amazing holiday! Nutrition4Change shared with us this wonderful read that is all about mindfulness around eating habits in the new year. The benefits of keeping your blood sugar in a healthy range are powerful, and being mindful of this is a...
How To Make Healthy Popcorn (Video)
In the video below, Andrew Weil, M.D. demonstrates how to make a healthy snack. Click here to read his article for more information. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_iYYHeC3Gpo
Five Easy Steps to Relieve Feelings of Anxiety
"Occasional anxiety is part of our daily life; however, some people feel anxiety more intensely or frequently which can have a significant impact on their everyday dispositions." This article, written by Geezelle Tapangan for Marchand Orthopedic Acupuncture, details...