DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, DC
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE, LAc
CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT, CNC
CERTIFIED TRADITIONAL NATUROPATHY, CTN
Posted on Apr 21, 2021
Here is an excerpt of the Johns Hopkins article ‘The Brain Gut Connection.’ It is about your gastrointestinal tract, aka your “second brain,” and how important it is to your mood and well-being. Understanding our digestive system helps explain why mind-body therapies like Chinese medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy and medical hypnotherapy are so effective treating […] Read More »
Posted on Apr 7, 2021
Ever wonder why when you have constipation, your acne flares up? A side-effect of the toxicity associated with constipation is acne and skin breakouts. This happens when toxins and waste are re-absorbed back into the bloodstream via the colon, rather than being eliminated. From the bloodstream, these toxins can exit the body by its largest detoxification […] Read More »
Posted on Mar 24, 2021
Living through a global pandemic for this past year has left most of us feeling more stressed than ever before, making self-care all the more important. You can find comfort and relief by massaging certain acupuncture points. There are hundreds of known acupuncture points located where blood, nerve, lymph, and connective tissue meet within the body. I use […] Read More »
Posted on Mar 10, 2021
We are all doing our best to keep our immune systems strong during this COVID pandemic. Currently, nearly 70% of the US population is taking synthetic vitamins and supplements because they believe it is the answer to staying healthy. Dietary supplements is a $35 billion industry and 90% of vitamins on the shelves are synthetic! […] Read More »
Posted on Feb 24, 2021
For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has viewed walnuts as a brain food. One of the oldest principals of Chinese herbal medicine says that eating foods that resemble parts of the body can actually benefit that body part. The surface of the walnut resembles the crinkled brain surface, so this is why it is believed […] Read More »
Posted on Feb 11, 2021
Friday, February 12th is the start of Chinese New Year, and we will be welcoming the year of the Metal Ox until January 31, 2022! 2020 was the year of the Metal Rat, which typically signifies renewal and the opportunity for success in new ventures. As we now know, the world did go through a […] Read More »
Posted on Jan 28, 2021
As we approach Chinese New Year on February 12th, 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 2021. Finish your spring cleaning It’s traditional to spend the last week or […] Read More »
Posted on Jan 14, 2021
Feeling in need of a reboot this New Year? Follow these 5 simple, sustainable steps: Eat Whole-Foods and Boost Fiber Get your nutrients from actual food sources. Eat at least five servings of veggies and one piece of fruit daily, boost overall fiber, get at least three to four ounces of lean protein through animal […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 31, 2020
Welcome, 2021. I feel everyone on this planet is so happy to say good-bye to 2020, one of the most difficult and challenging years we have lived through. 2021 feels hopeful, upward moving and the start of a good period with positive changes. I always remind myself that when I experience any rockiness in life, […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 20, 2020
It’s the holiday season and it is very challenging to keep our diets healthy. Roasted cauliflower and fresh kale come together in this salad recipe designed to keep your heart healthy and your belly full. Serves 4. Enjoy! Ingredients Cauliflower Topping 1 lb. cauliflower florets 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salad 1/4 c. lemon juice 3 tbsp. extra […] Read More »