2 Tips to Address Digestive Issues
This month I’m sharing 2 simple ideas to help with digestive issues you might be experiencing. First is how to use water to improve your digestion and address heartburn.
When it’s Hot, Hot, Hot – 3 ways to keep your cool
The Summer season is in full swing with abundant energy, long days and sunshine. According to Chinese medicine, Summer is associated with the element of Fire (there’s a surprise!).
How’s Your Sleep Quality? We can help!
Getting enough sleep is an essential component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, many people struggle with poor sleep quality, due to insomnia or other sleep disorders. It is generally believed that 10%–15% of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia,
5 Ways Chinese Medicine Helps Relieve Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. I see it frequently in my clinic. Sometimes called GERD or Heartburn, it is characterized by a painful and burning sensation in the upper abdomen and chest that occurs when stomach acid moves back into the esophagus.
Hearty Soups to Boost Your Immune System
Last month we talked about different ways to boost your immune system. This month I focus on the food aspect, particularly how including soups helps boost your immune system.
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
This simple and nourishing Immune Boosting Chicken soup is filled with natural antioxidants. It’s chocked full of carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, garlic, greens and turmeric. The perfect soup to boost your immune system all winter long!
Best foods for Summer
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Most of us associate the summer season with heat, and rightfully so.
In Chinese Medicine, summer is the season of fire.
Acupuncture Helps with Digestive Issues
What digestive conditions can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can help manage the symptoms of a number of different digestive conditions such as:
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Celiac’s Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food Sensitivities
- Acid Reflux
Those symptoms include:
- Bloating
- Nausea/vomiting
- Digestive pain/cramping/discomfort
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Irregular bowel movements
- and more
Research suggests that acupuncture can help with “leaky gut syndrome,”
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,
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.