When most people think about the benefits of an acupuncture treatment, they think about pain relief. Acupuncture is an amazing pain relieving tool, but it is just one component of Chinese medicine, which is a comprehensive healthcare system. Acupuncture, herbs, qi...
Last week I mentioned that the duration of an illness depends on two things: 1) virulence or strength of a pathogen 2) the state of your immune system and health I covered #1 last week, and this week we’ll talk about #2. There seems to be an idea out there that...
Is it really a bad thing to get sick? I say whole heartedly, unequivocally, no! It is not a bad thing to get sick! I realize right about now you think I’m a little crazy, so allow me to explain all the wonderful things acute illness does for your body! 1) I want to...
The flu has begun making its rounds again, and it’s a more intense mutation of the virus than we’ve seen in a few years. People are staying under the weather for weeks with coughs and sinus issues, and the recovery process is slow. With a more severe pathogen afoot,...
