Astragalus (Huang Qi) for Immune System Support
by Dr. Marisa Maher DACM, MSAOM, L.Ac. |
Astragalus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Huang Qi, was first dis...
Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou Uses TCM to Treat Malaria
by DAO Labs |
In 2015, Tu Youyou became the first Chinese woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physi...
Neurological Acupuncture for Cognition and Brain Health
by DAO Labs |
Acupuncture offers an excellent treatment option for brain issues ...
How New Chinese Mothers Handle Postpartum: Understanding Deficiency and Excess
by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |
Women in China take a very different approach to their menstrual cycles compared ...
Acupressure 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
by Kris Gonzalez, LAc |
Acupressure is the practice of applying varying levels of pressure through touch o...
The Power of Observation and Touch: Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis
by Marcie Bower |
What do acupuncturists look for when they examine your tongue and pulse? Our coll...
Love Cupping with Dr. Kara MoraMarco
by Tracey Dwight |
Dr. Kara MoraMarco is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and board-cer...
How to Feng Shui Your Wellness Routine
by Caroline Joan Peixoto |
Feng Shui are words you’ve heard before, probably many times. Something to do with...
Weight Loss & New Diet Science: East Meets West
by Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons |
As I teach my patients, a Chinese Medicine approach to weight loss, explaining t...
The 5 Elements in Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Water Element
by Dr. Liz Carlson |
What does it truly mean to "live with the seasons"? Dr. Liz Carlson explains how ...
Eating To Your Constitution in Chinese Medicine
by Travis Metzger |
We define some of the terms surrounding Chinese medicine that can be confusing.
Send Us a Picture of Your Tongue. We’ll Help You Sleep Better
by John G. McGarvey |
Send us a picture of your tongue (seriously). Within 24 hours an acupuncturist wi...
A Western Doctor Finds Pain Relief with Acupuncture
by Michael Reinhorn MD, MBA, FACS |
Sharp stabbing pain in my lower back was all I could think about. As a general sur...
Curried Pear Smoothie for a Cough
by Travis Metzger |
This Curried Pear Smoothie recipe is designed to benefit the lungs and relieve co...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for the Irritable Sleeper
by Dr. Khanita Suvarnasuddhi |
Sleep is one of those essentials, just as important as eating and breathing. In Ch...
Research Offers Insight into How Qigong Boosts Immunity
by Nick Loffree |
Qigong is good for almost anything. Especially if you ask a Qigong teacher. But do...
Getting Back on Planes? Do Not Fly Without These Herbs
by DAO Labs |
With airplanes legitimately packed to the brim, it's hard to remember that this ti...
Common Imbalance Patterns Within Chinese Dietary Therapy
by Travis Metzger |
Chinese dietary therapy can be extremely confusing - this article explains some co...






