Collagen is all the rage right now and it’s no wonder – the benefits are spectacular! Plus, everyone wants to look and feel younger, right? I mean, who doesn’t want that? Supplementing with collagen even for just a few weeks now can make a difference in the appearance and health of your hair, skin, and nails. Collagen offers other benefits to the body as well. Keep on reading to learn why we need it and the benefits of it. Why We Need Collagen? Collagen is the major comp

Coconut water (Cocos nucifera) is the clear liquid found inside a young, green coconut which is usually about the size of a basketball.

Zheng Xie Gu Shui, also translated as "Evil Bone Water" is a very strong topical Chinese herbal liniment which has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 500 years for its analgesic (pain relieving) properties. Now I know what your thinking, “this sounds pretty interesting, but 'Evil Bone Water'?!” The "evil bone" part translates to any bone pathology - arthritis, sprains, strains, broken bones, etc. Rest assured, the results of this helpful liquid are anything

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign uterine tumors, affecting 60% of reproductive-aged women. They grow inside the cavity, walls, or on the outside of the uterus. Most uterine fibroids don't typically cause symptoms, but around 20% of patients have symptoms such as: pelvic pain severe bleeding and spotting long periods (18-42 days) painful periods iron-deficiency anemia infertility Surgery is often required by Western medicine to treat uterine fibroids, but can cause

With school already back in session, peak cold and flu season is right around the corner! In Western medicine, there is no cure for the common cold. Cold and flu drugs may treat symptoms, but their effectiveness varies and some of their ingredients can have side effects varying from inconvenient (drowsiness, high blood pressure, and anxiety), to dangerous (such as hemorrhagic strokes). Chinese medicine strikes at the source, not just the symptoms, to alleviate cold and flu mo

Urinary incontinence is a condition involving uncontrolled urine leaking from the urethra. It most commonly affects women, but men can also experience urinary incontinence. The most common type of urinary incontinence is stress urinary incontinence (SUI), that occurs during physical activities such as sneezing, lifting something, coughing, or laughing. Current treatment methods include pelvic exercises to strengthen muscles, and pharmaceutical medications for more extreme cas

Bronchitis is a condition where the lining of the bronchial tubes in the lungs becomes inflamed. It can be acute--usually occurring for a few days or weeks after a cold or flu--or chronic, lasting more than 3 months. Symptoms of bronchitis include: Persistent cough, often with mucus Wheezing Low grade fever and chills Tightness in chest Blocked nose or sinuses Breathlessness Headaches Sore throat Chronic bronchitis is often seen in smokers, but both acute and chronic bronchit

It's estimated that 85% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but everyone's experience with it is individual and can feel isolating. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can relieve PMS and give you back your life without pain! What is PMS? PMS's causes aren't fully known, but it has been linked to hormonal shifts in the female body that occur over the course of a menstrual cycle. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, diets heavy in salty and/or processed foods, alcohol, an

An inconveniently timed headache can bring your day to a grinding halt. The most common kind of headache is called a tension headache and is caused by muscle contraction. 70% of the population experience tension headaches regularly. Acupuncture reduces the frequency of these headaches as well as relieve their symptoms. What are Tension Headaches? A tension headache is characterized by: dull, aching pain behind the eyes feelings of pressure/tightness across the forehead, behin

Bell's Palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis that results from damaged facial nerves. It affects 40,000 people a year in the United States, from young adults to the elderly. Through acupuncture, we can effectively restore these damaged nerves and restore your function faster! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bell's Palsy is caused by inflammation in cranial nerve VII, a condition that can be brought on by several factors. Regular acupuncture treatment

Spring is a time of regrowth and change in the natural world, and according to Traditional Chinese Medicine it's the best time to start making changes in our diet too! During the winter we tend to eat heavier, fatter foods for comfort and warmth. In spring the air gets warmer and brighter and we get up and moving again, and the foods of springtime all assist with this transition back to activity. Some of the best foods to incorporate into your diet this spring are: Sprouts Yo

Zheng Xie Gu Shui is a very strong, topical Chinese herbal liniment that has been used for over 500 years. The literal English translation is "Evil Bone Water," which looks like an intimidating name, but the results it gets are anything but evil! What Does Zheng Xie Gu Shui Do? Zheng Xie Gu Shui promotes good circulation, eases pain, decreases inflammation, and strengthens connective tissues. As its name suggests, it also assists in the healing of bones and can shorten recove

Male fertility is just as important as female. The issue of infertility in couples can be greatly helped with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Unfortunately, Chinese medicine is often overlooked in Western society. And in the word of fertility, it is sadly no different. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used to successfully aid in men’s health problems for thousands of years. There are texts dating as far back as 200 BC describing acupuncture techniques and medicinal plants

Heart disease is the #1 disease killing Americans. While modern medicine can often help save people’s lives, the doctors usually have to wait until your heart disease has progressed to a critical level (i.e. heart attack, stroke). This is why they call heart disease the silent killer – many people are walking around with heart disease and don’t ever present with any symptoms or warning. Cardiologists often cannot detect heart disease until it is quite severe. In fact, pati

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to Acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine has a history thousands of years old tracing back to the courts of China. This medicine was developed specifically to treat the emperors of the court to keep them youthful, vibrant and fertile. Thus Chinese medicine was know as the “emperor’s medicine” and was used both to treat any and all health conditions as well as to enhance longevity, promote fertility and prevent illn