Zuo Yue Zi: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Take on Postpartum
by Amy Malone |
There is a tradition in Chinese culture called zuo yue zi. Zuo yue zi, or “sittin...
5 Ways to Use Xiao Yao San
by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |
Emotional Balance is an incredibly versatile formula. We look at 5 ways it can he...
Why Do I Wake Up at the Same Time Every Night?
by Dr. Lauren Dyer L.Ac. DAC |
“Not again…” “Seriously?!…” “Why this time?” If your nocturnal alarm clock wakes...
Cool Your Qi with a Traditional Chinese Medicine Inspired Salad
by Travis Metzger |
Watermelons and tomatoes are two wonderful treats of summer that go nicely together.
A Chinese Medicine Approach Perspective on Lower Back and Leg Discomfort
by Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. |
Sciatica is a form of nerve-related discomfort that can begin in the lower back an...
I Know Acupuncture Works, but Why?
by Shelley Ochs |
As a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, one question I contend with reg...
Your Cold Juice May Be Harming Your Digestion... Here's How to Fix it.
by Travis Metzger |
Give your cold juice an upgrade with these tips from Chinese Medicine.
The Herb Series: Female Ginseng (Dang Gui)
by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |
Journeying through the cold and damp mountains of China, Japan, and Korea, Dang Gu...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Vital Qi with Chinese Medicine
by Sofie Ringsten |
A person’s vital life force is in Chinese medicine known as Qi (pronounced “ch...
Are You Burning Through Your Yin?
by Jen Ward |
Yin and Yang are underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and ...
Jade Windscreen for Safer Travel
by John G. McGarvey |
With over 2 million people taking to the skies again this summer, it feels as th...
A Summer Soup to Strengthen Digestion & Move Qi
by Travis Metzger |
This simple seasonal soup combines the fresh, natural sweetness of corn and red be...
Put a Seed on It: Earseeds and Needle-Free Acupuncture
by Shawna Seth |
Many people think acupuncture and immediately think needles, but there are a wid...
A Chinese Medicine Recipe for Fertility
by Travis Metzger |
Boost fertility with this delicious recipe for Cocoa Accented Black Bean Chili.
The Art of Guāshā
by Sofie Ringsten |
Guāshā is blowing up on Instagram these days, as an aesthetic treatment to improve...
A Traditional Chinese Medicine "Cooling" Recipe for the Dog Days of Summer
by Rawls Whittlesey, LAc |
Watermelon is considered a Traditional Chinese herb (xi gua) and can be the perfec...
Getting Started with Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Lenore Cangeloso, LAc |
Based on holistic approach to healing, Chinese medicine has been used for centurie...
An Honest Account of My Postpartum Depression
by Dr. Ashley Abbs |
Nearly 50% of women don’t get that feeling of instant love for their baby immediat...






