DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, DC
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE, LAc
CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT, CNC
CERTIFIED TRADITIONAL NATUROPATHY, CTN
Posted on Jan 26, 2020
Symptoms of the coronavirus are very similar to the flu. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says early symptoms include: fatigue, feeling unwell, fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, sinus pressure, headache, chills and lower-respiratory tract infections which can turn into pneumonia or bronchitis. The overlap with flu symptoms “makes coronavirus difficult to diagnose,” says infectious disease […] Read More »
Posted on Jan 20, 2020
Saturday, January 25th is the start of Chinese New Year! We welcome the new year on that day and enjoy the year of the Metal Rat until the it ends on February 11, 2021. As some of you may already know, each year in the Chinese lunar calendar corresponds to one of twelve animals. The […] Read More »
Posted on Jan 9, 2020
As we approach Chinese New Year on January 25th, you might find it fun to start incorporating some Chinese customs into your life, too! These simple traditions can help you get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year and ring in a very lucky 2020. Finish your spring cleaning It’s traditional to spend the last week or […] Read More »
Posted on Jan 1, 2020
Happy New Year to all! I hope that 2020 is off to a great start for all of you! I know that for many of us, the last few weeks of 2019 were unusually full of indulgences. Whether you filled up your plate with sugar cookies, attended wine and cheese parties, enjoyed extra portions of […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 20, 2019
Still looking for a last-minute gift to give the special people in your life? Cynthia, our friend and patient, was kind enough to bring us some delicious spiced nuts as a holiday present, and needless to say- they are long gone! Instead of packing in tons of sugar, Cynthia’s treat incorporates herbs and spices, leading […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 10, 2019
Compared to the rest of the country, we may not have a full-fledged winter here in San Francisco, but the weather still gets cold enough that people pile on their sweaters and cozy up inside. The colder temperatures also mean an increase in the amount of heat being pumped into our houses and work buildings. This […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 1, 2019
Stay Healthy this Season! With Winter comes rain and cold temperatures. It is especially important to keep yourself dry and warm. Start today by incorporating cinnamon into your diet! From a Chinese medicine perspective, cinnamon has a warming effect on the body. It dilates blood vessels and helps promote circulation, this can sooth a sneezing fit or […] Read More »
Posted on Nov 15, 2019
When you were little, did your grandmother tell you stay inside when it was cold and wet, because if you went out you’d be sure to catch a cold? This piece of folk medicine is fairly common even in the Western world. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, your grandma’s wisdom is actually very helpful advice! […] Read More »
Posted on Nov 1, 2019
Even here in Northern California, where the weather is 70 degrees and sunny for most of the year, it’s starting to really feel like fall. There are crunchy leaves on the sidewalks, more and more people are breaking out their puffy jackets, and autumn colors are everywhere! Jack-o-lanterns are finding their homes on porches and […] Read More »
Posted on Oct 25, 2019
Also known as Goji berry, Wolfberry is rich in Vitamins A and C which can help prevent colds. Stay strong this Fall and Winter season, by incorporating wolfberries into your diet. You can mix into your morning cereal, or eat as a snack between meals. You can add its sweet flavor to salads, or blend […] Read More »