Holiday Blues or Holiday Bliss?
Minimize stress and anxiety so you can enjoy the holidays.
Many people look forward to the holiday season and the start of a new year. It often provides an opportunity to spend quality time with family,
Author Archives: Rawls
Help for Autoimmune Disease
The incidence of autoimmune disease has skyrocketed over the past few decades. More than 700 million people around the world are now estimated to be affected, and sadly, conventional treatment has little to offer in most cases.
Staying Healthy This Fall
Even though it’s still hot outside, we are fast approaching the change of the seasons – summer into fall – and of all times of the year, this is the most susceptible for colds,
Covid…. Ugh…. Again..
Just when you thought it was safe to go out of the house, the resurgence of Covid infections has got everyone on edge again. It’s really hard to maintain that sense of heightened vigilance and it puts us into a sympathetic nervous system response.
It’s HOT out there!
Most of us associate the summer season with heat, and rightfully so. In Chinese Medicine, summer is the season of Fire. The Fire element is in charge of the heart and small intestine,
Watermelon Smoothie with Goji Berries and Lime
From The Chinese Medicine Cookbook by Stacey Isaacs
This watermelon smoothie is truly refreshing during the dog days of summer!
Watermelon healthy juice in mug with lime and mint
Ingredients:
4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon goji berries
Juice of 1/2 lime
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend.
Enjoy the Bounty of Summer
Summer is officially here and that brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
By now everyone knows that eating more vegetables and fruits is beneficial for our health.
Welcome Paige!
If you’ve been in the clinic in the last month, you may have already had a chance to meet Paige Gradishar, my new Clinic Assistant.
Paige and I have known each other for several years and I’m so excited she is joining my team.
Intergenerational Trauma, Anxiety and Depression
Trauma alters gene expression. This can get passed down family lines. It is designed to prepare both individuals and their descendants to deal with a dangerous and chaotic world.
Happy Chinese New Year
February 12th is the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. The year 2021 is represented by the Ox. According to renowned Chinese Astrologist,
New Year, New Clinic
We’ve Moved!
The new clinic is operational and everyone has been very positive about it. It’s right next door to the old clinic, so no need to worry about finding the new place.
We’re Moving!
Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021
Whew! What a year! We’ve all been through a lot this year and I have to say I’ve learned a lot along the way. I’ve learned to enjoy solitude and spending time with my family(lots and lots).