I have never really had any major issues with my skin, but 8 months after I gave birth to my little one, I began to experience itchiness, dryness and redness on my eye lids and around my eyes. I
Sheryl C.,South San Francisco
BALANCE YOUR FIRE ELEMENT THIS SUMMER
July 13, 2012 Category : BlogSummer is nature’s season of growth and maturation. Flowers and fruits are growing tall. We are equally growing and maturing, and this is the high point of outdoor exercise, sports, water recreation, and hikes in nature. The sun is considered yang as it gives energy, causes action and outward movement, and creates the hot and dry climate. According to Chinese medicine and the theory of the Five Elements, we must learn Read More
WAYS TO DISSOLVE STRESS
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogMost of us can attest to the fact that stress is reaching epidemic proportions in modern society. Balancing work, family, health, money, etc. is a challenge that many of us feel ill equipped to face. Eighty percent of the doctor visits in our country are stress related. Our quality of life and health is largely determined by how we adapt and relate to daily stressors. Excessive stress not only takes Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL THERAPIES FOR SMOKING CESSATION
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogMany people turn to acupuncture when they want to quit smoking. This is because acupuncture can be a gentle and effective way to reduce cravings, detoxify the lungs, and stabilize one’s emotions as they are quitting. The key is the patient has to be ready to quit. They have to be willing to shift to the identity of being a non-smoker. This often means giving up activities/rituals that promoted the Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL THERAPIES FOR SCIATICA
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogAcupuncture and Chinese medicine have proven to be effective for many people who suffer from sciatica. This condition, which is characterized by nervy and gnawing pain that radiates from the low back down one or both legs, can be debilitating and frustrating. In acupuncture theory, pain is believed to be due to stuck energy and blood in the body. It is always a result of impeded circulation, which can lead to Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) are common reasons for seeking treatment with acupuncture and herbs, as these holistic methods tend to be very effective and safe options for many women. Chinese medicine and acupuncture have a rich history in treating gynecological issues. Even today, many women turn to this style of treatment for numerous female health concerns. PMS and cramping usually respond very well to treatment. The key Read More
