Can Acupuncture and TCM Help With Acne? Yes, of course Acupuncture and TCM can help with Acne! One of the many ways is with a TCM herbal supplement that helps the liver to detox and the skin to vent pathogens. And there are many more ways below that acupuncture and TCM can help with acne.…
The name for fresh ginger in TCM is Sheng Jiang and its medicinal uses were first recorded in 500 CE by Tao Hong-Jing in his Miscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians, which indicates that its use far predates Mr. Hong-Jing’s work. This spicy root has too many benefits to list, but we’ll give it a try…
The Two Best Herbs for Your Eyes are a Flower & a Berry “Let food be thy medicine.” ~ Hippocrates Flowers and berries for your eyes? You bet. Nature holds so many amazing medicines in various forms and we are blessed to have extensive knowledge of these in TCM, thanks to centuries of…
3 Styles of Acupuncture – Endless Benefits If you’ve been watching our Tuesdays with Tamara Live Videos on Facebook, then you’ve probably heard Tamara refer to different styles of acupuncture: TCM, Five Element, and Balance Method. In case you’re scratching your head wondering what this is all about, we wanted to take a moment…
If you’ve had acupuncture or read about it online, you have likely noticed some letters after TCM practitioners’ names. Here’s a quick and handy guide to what they mean… The Post-Nominal Titles in TCM L.Ac — Licensed Acupuncturist. These letters after someone’s name denote that this practitioner has received extensive training in…
Our treatment plans are unique to each individual because different approaches work for different people. And while we cannot make a recommendation without meeting you and learning your health history, we can tell you this there are 3 ways we have seen our patients succeed in their goal to quit smoking for good.
The holidays are a big part of the fall and winter months. This is often a time to reconnect with family and loved ones, to attend social events, and celebrate your beliefs. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extra commitments, nonstop activity, and pressure to get it all done. This can result in…
This simple meditation suggests that you “smile” to all of your internal organs and glands. It is a way of saying “thank you” to your body for working 24 hours, 7 days a week! Focusing your attention and smiling in this way can calm the autonomic nervous system, revitalize the internal organs, and increase the…
The concept of gardening gives us an excellent illustration for the theories behind Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. Imagine you are a gardener whose job it is to help a garden thrive. To help nature along, you must provide necessities such as water and fertilizer. You must make sure plants receive the right amount…
Sucrose, or sugar as it is commonly known, is currently the most popular sweetener used in the food market today. On a daily basis, the average person obtains almost 20% of their calories from sugar alone. On average, that’s 150 pounds of sugar every year. When ingested, sugar is broken down into compounds that provide…