Chinese Medicine Tip: Simple Acupressure for Better Sleep

by Amy Malone |

On average, Americans are getting 6-7 hours of sleep per night, and the recommenda...

Exploring the Earth Element in Chinese Medicine: Nurturing Balance and Harmony

by Lauren Becker, LAc |

 According to Chinese Medicine theory, there are five natural elements that exist ...

An Earth Element Playlist - Sing!

by DAO Labs |

The "sound" of Earth Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory is the sound o...

Acupuncture for Headaches: How it Works and How it Can Help

by Deanna Carell |

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medical practice that has been used for centu...

Chinese Medicine Insights into Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)

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

Du Huo, or scientifically referred to as Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, holds a sign...

Late Summer & The Earth Element

by DAO Labs |

There’s a thick fragrance in the air. The break and progress of summer is paving ...

What the Five Elements Can Teach Us in Times of Disruption

by Corinne LeBlanc |

What the 5 elements in Chinese medicine can teach us about staying healthy.

Poison Ivy Has Nothing on Chinese Herbs

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

My education on how to treat poison ivy rash with Chinese herbs began about 10 yea...

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...

Why is Stress Keeping Me Up in the Night ?

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

“It’s 3 AM” “I’ve been up for an hour” “My mind is spinning” Sound familiar?  Is s...

Are You Burning Through Your Yin?

by Jen Ward |

Yin and Yang are underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and ...

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...

Couscous Can Help You Sleep?! Yes it Can.

by Travis Metzger |

We all know the story by now, carbs, insulin, tryptophan, serotonin, drifting off ...

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...

Healing Post-Natal Trauma Through the Power of Acupuncture

by Caroline Joan Peixoto |

Lindenberg suffered from Bell’s Palsy immediately following the birth of her baby ...

On-the-Go Chinese Herbs for Vacations & Travel

by John G. McGarvey |

Looking for a livelier, healthier and more energized spring break?  Whether lookin...

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 ...

Apple and Endive for Traditional Chinese Summer Cooling

by Travis Metzger |

Apples are a Yin and Qi tonic that promote vital energy and help dispel toxins. En...

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