Summer Season in Chinese Medicine

Summer Season in Chinese Medicine

Summer is the season of long days, abundant energy and lots of daylight. It is considered the ‘fire’ element and is the most active (yang) time of the year. It’s the best time for activity and movement. Your body has a higher metabolism in the...
Acupuncture – 3 things that may surprise you!

Acupuncture – 3 things that may surprise you!

It’s not just for pain. When most people think of acupuncture they think of pain relief…but did you know it’s used to treat a wide array of other conditions? It can also help with issues such as digestive problems, tinnitus, premenstrual symptoms and anxiety. It’s...
Hot Flashes – Tips to keep you cool!

Hot Flashes – Tips to keep you cool!

Menopause-related hot flashes can make life difficult. It’s hard to know when they will hit but when they do it can be uncomfortable and upsetting. Now that summer is creeping up and the weather is getting warmer, hot flashes can really become a bother. Try to...
8 Reasons to Try Acupuncture

8 Reasons to Try Acupuncture

1. You Have Pain Whether the pain is from a recent injury, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or general stiffness, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture can reduce pain and stimulate the body’s own healing response. It does this by interrupting the pain signals along nerve...
Exercise improves diversity of healthy intestinal bacteria

Exercise improves diversity of healthy intestinal bacteria

We all know that exercise is good for you, but did you know that it’s also good for your digestive and gastrointestinal health? Yes, that’s right…exercise can be like a good dose of probiotic. New research has shown that exercise can actually...