A Beginners Guide to Inflammation (And Ways To Reduce It!)
You hear it all the time. Inflammation is terrible. Worldwide, 3 of 5 people die due to chronic inflammatory diseases like stroke, chronic respiratory diseases, heart disorders, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. And far more people are impacted. But what exactly is inflammation? And what do we do about it? There are two types of...
Finding Your Fitness Balance
Movement is such an important aspect of health, but you may be wondering how much and what types to practice. As is true with most wellness matters, balance is key. However, what that looks like will likely vary from person to person. So let’s share some of the benefits and impacts of different workouts to help guide...
The Relationship Between What You Eat and Your Anxiety
Foods go past the meaning of an item that gives you the “full” feeling. It goes past cravings, snacks, meals, and other common perceptions. As trivial as this aspect may seem, it actually affects your mental health as well. Specifically anxiety. Anxiety is present in all beings. It’s simplest form is present in...
Fertility Talk: Male Epigenetics
Ladies, if you’re on a conception journey you may feel like a great deal of the burden to succeed is on you. In part this is true! The female reproductive system is a complex, delicate and nuanced symphony of contributing factors including nutrients, hormones and anatomy that all must play together in just the right way for a successful...
What is the DUTCH Test?
I remember when I was diagnosed with Depression during the start of the pandemic. There were a lot of mental factors that went into that diagnosis - I just moved away from family and friends, I was finishing up graduate school, I had been furloughed, and of course a pandemic with a virus on the loose that we did not have much knowledge of...
Summer in the City
Summer is the season of heat and vitality. It’s the most yang time of the year. Long days and abundant sun drive us outside and propel us into activity, motivating us to move our bodies and soak in the warmth. Chinese Medicine teaches us that each season is connected to one of the five elements, and summer belongs to Fire. Fire is...
How to Combat the Post-Pandemic Blues with Acupuncture and Self-Cultivation Activities
Are you still feeling the lingering effects of the pandemic, like loneliness and anxiety, even though everything is starting to open back up? If so or if you know someone who is, I invite you to read this blog to learn more about alternative treatments that can help provide relief. Acupuncture Points If you are...
IVF Medications and Natural Alternatives
When facing the stressful and overbearing issue of infertility, many women and couples consider IVF in order to pursue parenthood and create a family. IVF, in vitro fertilization, is a “complex series of procedures used to help with fertility”, as described by the mayo clinic. This center also shares the various paths taken when...
