Health

Let the equinox, one of two days a year when (yin) and day (yang) are exactly equal and in balance, be a reminder that balance is constantly changing. So often, we speak of balance as a 50:50 set [...]

The rain has come, there is a chill in the air, and the trees are changing colors and shedding their leaves. Cozy weather has arrived! If you’ve been following me for several seasons, you know [...]

East Asian medicine is the original preventive medicine. The core tenants of East Asian medicine revolve around how NOT to get sick. Modifying your sleeping patterns, eating habits, and activity [...]

Please arrive at the office with your mask (preferably a KN95 or N95) over your mouth and nose. Wear your mask for the entirety of your visit, even when you are alone in the treatment room. When [...]

Remember in spring of 2020 when you were howling with your neighbors in appreciation of our frontline workers? And we said things like, “We’re all in this together?” Let’s bring back some of that [...]

Finding a mask that fits your face comfortably is important. If your mask is uncomfortable, you’ll constantly be adjusting it, or worse yet, avoiding wearing it. It’s also important that your [...]

In the Northern hemisphere we just passed the most yin point and longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice. Now is an excellent time to rest, nourish yourself and those you care about with [...]

lf you’ve been following me, you know that East Asian medicine considers the energetics of each season. We’re meant to modify our behavior accordingly to maintain optimum health. Around here, [...]

Remember when we were staying home for two weeks to flatten the curve? It’s been 17 months since stay-at-home orders were issued in March 2020. Regardless of your pandemic style, [...]

Did you know more of us experience depression in spring? Many people report feeling lonely while everyone else is out having fun in the sun. This may be especially true for those of you trying to [...]