Benefits of Miso
As we move into Fall and Winter, miso is a wonderful food item to keep handy. This is because of it’s salty flavor, which attunes the body to colder weather.
What many people don’t realize is that acupuncture can improve sleep quality and daytime functioning for insomnia sufferers.
An increasing amount of research is being carried out and reports the effectiveness of acupuncture in the reduction of depression.
Nutritional therapy is another wonderful tool that can be useful in treating diabetes. Here are some foods that can be added based on your individual pattern.
For those of you who may be afraid of needles, Tui-na (Asian bodywork) can be a wonderful option to relieve neck pain.
So, what are phytoestrogens and why are they so controversial?
Unfortunately, most of us have suffered from lower back pain at some point in our lives. It can be debilitating and is the second most common reason for doctor’s visits. There are many causes of lower back pain that range from injuries and fractures to the anatomical structures, lumbar spine degeneration, disc herniation, repetitive actions, ergonomic factors, sports activities…….and the list goes on.
Statistically, osteoarthritis is something that many of us will face one day. It is the most common form of arthritis and the 8th leading cause of disability globally. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, and feet. Today, we’re going to talk about how osteoarthritis specifically affects the knee joints, symptoms of this condition, possible treatment modalities, and how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help!
In Chinese Medicine, menopausal symptoms point toward a deficiency of yin. Yin is substance in the form of fluids and is closely linked with blood. When yin becomes depleted, we can use food therapy, acupuncture, and herbs to help ‘build the yin’.
As the outdoor temperatures steadily increase, I thought it would be a good time to discuss heat-related illnesses. This can include heat injury, heat exhaustion, and even life-threatening heat stroke. The first signs that we want to pay attention to in heat exhaustion involve fatigue, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and headache.