There are many causes for insomnia. The good news is our daily habits can be a natural sleep remedy. One surefire way to wreck your sleep is to eat just before bed. You might know of some digestive conditions associated with eating shortly before bedtime. In Chinese Medicine though, the effects go beyond acid reflux and weight gain. When we eat late, our ability to relax is compromised. ... Read More
Angry Teens, Gun Violence & Chinese Medicine
In this week's podcast of CNN's One Thing, gun violence among teens is explored along with the young lives who have been cut short by it. At one point, the parents of a son lost to gun violence ask what is making teens so angry. When interviewed, they posed the question: What is going through their heads that makes anger an appropriate response? Despite being over 2000 years old, Chinese ... Read More
Holistic Disease Models & The Next Pandemic
People often walk into my clinic for the first time and ask something like, "What do you have for allergies?" My reply is usually: "Nothing. But I'm sure I got something for your allergies." This is not me being a smartass. In our culture, we think of disease as having a set of symptoms addressed by a specific standard of care. That's why your doctor may prescribe diabetes or high ... Read More
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