The Unusual Tale of Acupuncture, Racism, and African American History in the USA

by DAO Labs |

California-based acupuncturist Dr. Tenisha Dandridge shares nearly-lost history of...

Chinese Herbs in the West: Jade Windscreen & Immunity Support

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

One of the most important uses of this formula is for strength during cold and pol...

Virtual Consultations as a Pathway to Chinese Medicine

by John G. McGarvey |

Chinese medicine is powerful, complicated, and personal.  It’s changed many lives ...

The Global Health Crisis, Reproductive Wellness, and Chinese Medicine

by Jen Ward |

Many fertility clinics have put procedures -- and patients' hopes on hold.  Here's...

A Chinese Medicine Inspired “Quarantini” to Support Seasonal Wellness

by Travis Metzger |

Seeking an adult beverage during the quarantine that also boosts immunity?  This s...

Improve Your Digestion to Boost Your Immunity

by Travis Metzger |

Quinoa with Roasted Leeks, Shiitakes, Goat Cheese and a Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigr...

Exploring How Jade Windscreen May Support Immune Health at the Cellular Level

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

With recent global headlines causing folks to binge on hand sanitizer, what else s...

Need a Digestive Detox Juice? Start with the Color of Your Ingredients

by Travis Metzger |

By using "yellow" ingredients, some "warming" ginger, and a modern twist on an an...

Tongue Diagnosis

by Marcie Bower |

If you have ever had a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture treatment, y...

I Know Acupuncture Works, but Why?

by Shelley Ochs |

As a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, one question I contend with reg...

8 Signs of Yin Deficiency and How to Treat It

by Jen Ward |

If you're overworked and under-rested, you may have Yin deficiency.  Acupuncturist...

Acupuncture for Shoveling

by Marcie Bower |

Shoveling is hard work!  Here are ways acupuncture can help.

Stay Strong This Flu Season: Natural Ways to Support Wellness

by DAO Labs |

Prepare for flu season and bolster immunity with a Chinese herbal formula that’s b...

Grilled Fig, Pancetta & Ricotta Crostini to Aid Digestion

by Travis Metzger |

This week’s recipe features figs, which aid the digestive tract, whet the appetite...

A DAO Labs Pre-Dinner Cocktail: The Digestive Harmony Spritz

by Travis Metzger |

Who says that a classic Italian aperitif can’t get a wellness upgrade with a touch...

Research Shows Herbs in Xiao Yao San May Help With Depression

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

Born in nature, not in a lab, one study has found that herbs in Xiao Yao San can h...

Why You’re Not Sleeping... And How to Sleep Better

by DAO Labs |

Having trouble sleeping and you want to know why? There are so many reasons why pe...

How Chinese Women Manage Their Menstrual Cycles: The Concepts of Hot and Cold

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

Good or bad, painful or not, short or long, American women tend to think the natur...

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