Cooling the Body: Exploring the Benefits of LI 11 Acupuncture Point

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is a renowned practice ...

What is "Jing" & "Essence" in Chinese Medicine?

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Traditional Chinese Medicine theory has long recognized the importance of the con...

Acupressure to Encourage Ovulation

by Deanna Carell |

The menstrual cycle concludes with days of pain and irritability. But let’s talk a...

What Are Lai Fu Zi (Radish Seeds)? A Potent Digestive Punch Among Chinese Herbs

by DAO Labs |

Lai Fu Zi, or known botanically as Semen Raphani Sativi (or what we might simply c...

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.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss

by Cheryl Blankenship, LAc. |

Chinese medicine corrects imbalances that are present in the body, and can be an e...

Fourth of July Grilling to Fire-Up Your Digestion

by Travis Metzger |

Fourth of July grilling conjures up visions of the barbecue loaded up with various...

How I Support My Monthly Cycle with Xiao Yao San and Si Wu Tang

by Nell Smircina |

How can the DAO Labs Women's Kit improve your period?  Using Xiao Yao San and Si W...

7 Year Cycles of Women: Perspectives on Jing & Essence

by Kris Gonzalez |

If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect, start with your 7 year cycles.

Menopause & Exercise: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

by Eileen Mannion |

Menopause and exercise: Should you? How much? What type?  As an Acupuncturist, let...

Is Your Salad Sabotaging Your Diet? Chinese Medicine Has the Answer.

by Travis Metzger |

We often think of a cold salad as healthy - but is it?  We examine some slight Chi...

Acupuncture to Encourage Labor

by Dr. Ashley Abbs |

Birthing acupuncture: Is it part of your plan? A common reason women make an acupu...

Summertime Eating Guide, According to Chinese Medicine

by Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons |

Acupuncturist Dana Leigh Lyons shares 5 tips to keep you healthy and balanced this...

Acupuncture and Self-Care for Plantar Fasciitis

by Denise Cicuto |

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia – the connective tissue...

Chi Nei Tsang & The Ancient Belly "Magic" for Our 21st Century Life

by Kandiss Fernando |

An editorial note before we begin:  I want to describe what I mean by the word mag...

Let’s Talk About The White Peony Root (Bai Shao)

by DAO Labs |

A powerful herb that finds frequent mention in classic Chinese medicine texts for ...

Research Supports the Benefits of Acupuncture During Menopause

by Deanna Carell |

There's a reason that Acupuncture in the treatment of menopause symptoms has caugh...

The Power and Mystery of Reishi

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Reishi (or Lingzhi) is the king of all medicinal mushrooms, but it abounds in myst...

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