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Endometriosis and How Acupuncture Can Help
Women’s health issues can, too often, remain undetected or mistakenly diagnosed. One of these issues, which affects an estimated five to seven million American women, is endometriosis. If you haven’t experienced it yourself, chances are you have a friend, family member or co-worker whose life has been impacted by it....
How to treat allergies this season
Maybe your eyes water when the flowers bloom, or maybe it’s pollen that makes your nose run: either way, you’re probably familiar with seasonal allergies. There are many symptoms of seasonal allergies, lots of which you’ve likely experienced. They include itchy eyes and/or nose, red and watery eyes, runny nose,...
Uncovering East Meets West: TCM and Western Medicine
Taylor Fazio, MS, RD, CDN, Wellness Advisor at The Lanby Dr. Emily Bruno, Lead Physician at The Lanby Blog in partnership with The Lanby How important is sleep? Taylor: Think of sleep as the best insurance policy you can invest in. A sufficient amount of sleep is essential for optimal physical health, immune...
Sleep and traditional Chinese medicine
By: Max Annis If you’ve ever snoozed your alarm several times in a row, you know that sleep is precious. Whether you’re a teenager sleeping until noon, or a new mom getting in a quick nap, you probably try to get sleep whenever you can. Sleep is not just enjoyable...
Ease into Winter with Chinese Medicine
by Kayla Benaburger Winter solstice begins the time of year when cold and darkness pervades; where we are met with shorter days and longer nights. Whether you’re breaking out your warmest hats and gloves or burrowing inside, it’s official: winter is here. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the winter solstice...
How Seasonal Changes Trigger Grief and Sadness
By Max Annis You’ve probably heard of seasonal affective disorder, which references the impact that seasons can have on our moods. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) also maintains that seasons can impact our emotions – and that, when emotional shifts are caused by natural forces, they can be mitigated. ...
Navigating Menopause with traditional Chinese medicine
by Venessa Lee, L.Ac, DACM, NCCAOM Dpl. As much as you dread getting your period, there’s probably something you dread even more: no longer getting it. Menopause is a taboo topic, often seen as a harbinger of older age and onset of hot flashes. But what exactly is it –...
Immunity & TCM
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine focus on bringing balance between the yin and yang. When our bodies are in balance, our immune systems can fend off illness. So how do we achieve that balance? Our ordinary routines can help us gain balance – through eating well, moving often, and feeling good...
Acupressure vs. Acupuncture
By Dr. Ryan Whelan, L.Ac., L.M.T Most of you may have heard of acupressure. Many of you are more likely familiar with acupuncture. What are the differences? What are their benefits? When would you use acupressure vs. acupuncture? While acupuncture is extremely useful and healing, acupressure can also alleviate many...
Late Summer: Chinese Medicine’s Fifth Season
Anyone who’s been outside over the last few weeks knows one thing: summer is here, and it’s here with a vengeance. Thankfully for us, especially for those without great air conditioning, the heat may almost be over – Late Summer is about to arrive, and with it, a time to...
Worry and Gut Health
By Fausta Tamburino L.Ac In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Stomach and Spleen organ systems work together to perform their main purpose of taking in and processing food, and converting the nutrients derived from that food into qi and blood. The Stomach and Spleen have an internal and external relationship,...
Chinese Medicine for Heartburn Relief
By Robert Branch L.Ac. You’ve probably felt heartburn at some point in your life, maybe after a particularly spicy dinner or a night out at a bar. For some this can be a mild annoyance; for others it can be a regular and potentially dangerous occurrence. While this doesn’t mean...
