Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yin-Yang Balancing for Optimal Health

The Chinese symbol for yin and yang has been around for many centuries and is widely recognized throughout the world. The meaning behind...

Chinese Herbal Remedies for Allergy Season

Acupuncture is always your best “first line of defense” when it comes to allergies, but luckily, we also have herbal remedies that can...

Injury prevention and treatment with Chinese Medicine

As we “leap” into Spring, let’s focus on exercise related injuries and pain. We tend to think that pain is a direct result of something,...

Chinese Medicine in Motion

What if I told you that the healthy functioning of your muscle cells requires oxygen and nutrients in and waste products out; Do you...

The Role of the Heart in Chinese Medicine

In honor of Valentine’s Day this month, we will be focusing on the Heart as viewed from a Chinese Medical perspective. The Heart is not...

Diabetes and Weight Loss in Chinese Medicine

In Chinese Medicine, Diabetes is called Xiao Ke, or “thirsting and wasting” disorder. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you’ll...

The Connection Between Digestion and Emotions

You may have heard the expression “your gut is your 2nd brain.” This definitely applies in Chinese Medicine as Spleen and Stomach are not...

Digestion as Viewed from a Chinese Medicine Perspective

The spleen and the stomach are the primary organs of digestion in Chinese Medicine. The Spleen is responsible for taking in the food,...

Your Winter Herbal Pharmacy

Ah, winter-time . . . Here in Cornelius, Winter can be downright “un-wintery.” We go from a nice, toasty warm indoor heat out into...

Winter Wonderland & Chinese Medicine

Winter is a time when things stay inside, hibernate, regroup, and get ready for the start of a new year and a new period of growth. ...

The Best Chinese Medicine: Cupping or Acupuncture

In the Western World, healthcare costs have begun to skyrocket and lists of prescription side effects have only grown larger. In response...