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When Your Body Feels “Off” but Nothing Is Wrong
Why Normal Labs Don’t Always Mean Optimal Health One of the most frustrating experiences…
The Role of Acupuncture in Functional Medicine: Bridging Ancient and Modern Healing
In today’s healthcare landscape, more patients are searching for answers beyond symptom management. They…
Dysbiosis Explained
Many patients come to me and say, “My stool test says I have dysbiosis.”…
Detoxing Safely: TCM’s Gentle Cleanse vs. Fad Detox Diets
A balanced approach to supporting the body’s natural detox pathways “Detox” has become one…
Gut Microbiome Meets TCM: Fermented Foods, Probiotics, and Digestive Health
Where modern microbiome science and Traditional Chinese Medicine agree Over the past decade, modern…
Understanding Qi: How TCM Explains Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy
A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective on Rebuilding Vital Energy Fatigue has become one of…
Functional Medicine vs. TCM: Complementary Paths to Healing Chronic Conditions
How Integrating Eastern and Western Holistic Approaches Creates a Deeper Root-Cause Strategy If you’ve…
Summer Heat: TCM Cooling Foods and Hydration Tips
Summer is a time of expansion. Longer days. More activity. More movement. But with…
UTI after Menopause
Ah, UTI. So annoying, but so close to home. If you are going through…
Let’s Talk About Your Headache
Have you ever had a headache that just wouldn’t go away? Not the kind…
Spring Detox & Renewal: TCM Tips for Liver Health and Energy
Embracing Seasonal Change with Nourishing Foods and Practices for a Gentle Spring Cleanse Spring…
Winter Wellness: Warming Foods and Herbal Teas to Nourish Your Kidney Qi
How Traditional Chinese Medicine Seasonal Wisdom Supports Your Health Through the Cold Months Focus…
Why Does Your Body Feel Off During Transition?
Ah, transition. Nature goes through it, and we as human beings go through it…
A New Year, A New Season of Reflection
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope the beginning of this year truly feels like…
Emotional Wellness After Cancer: TCM and Mind-Body Practices for Recovery
Surviving cancer is an emotional journey as much as a physical one. This post…
Medicinal Mushrooms and Cancer Support: Separating Myths from Facts
Medicinal Mushrooms and Cancer Support: Separating Myths from Facts What Science Really Says About…
What Does Detox Mean In TCM
In my previous newsletter, we talked about the three pathways of detoxification that occur…
You’ve Heard of Detox, Right?
Did you know that humans have one of the strongest detox organs on earth?…
Nutrition for Cancer Survivors: Functional Medicine Tips for Healing Foods
Nutrition for Cancer Survivors: Functional Medicine Tips for Healing Foods Surviving cancer is a…
What is the “Perfect Workout” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
In the pursuit of health and wellness, many often wonder what constitutes the “perfect…
Practical Daily Tips for New Year Wellness: Winter Nourishing TCM Tips
As the calendar turns, it’s common to set health goals with the best of…
Finding the Balance Between Rest & Hustle: The TCM Perspective
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past year.…
Embracing the Slow: Understanding Fatigue During Your Period Through TCM
In our fast-paced world, the notion of slowing down is often met with resistance.…
Decoding Gestational Diabetes with TCM: Why Too Much Sweetness Happens
Gestational diabetes with TCM looks at the root problem. When pregnancy starts, our body…
Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy: Holistic Guidelines
Now that you’re pregnant, after all the hard work you’ve done, it’s time to…
Embracing Winter with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nourishing Yin for Optimal Health
As the crispness of autumn gives way to the stark chill of winter, our…
TCM Winter Skin Care for Colorado: Adapting to Seasonal Changes
If you’re a resident of Colorado, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the sharp drop in temperatures.…
Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause: Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Option
Menopause often carries a negative connotation, conjuring images of insomnia, weight gain, hot flashes,…
Can TCM Herbs and Anticoagulants be Taken Together?
Research Brief: Can TCM Herbs and Anticoagulants be Taken Together? In my clinical practice,…
The Three Pillars of Liver in TCM
The Function of the Liver in TCM When patients inquire about liver Qi stagnation,…
Fall Skin Care with TCM: Protecting Against Dryness
As the vibrant hues of fall make their appearance, the cooler, crisper air also…
Seasonal Foods for Fall: A TCM Perspective
As the crispness of autumn air envelops us, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encourages alignment…
Mindfulness and Letting Go: TCM Lessons from Autumn Leaves
As autumn unfolds, its signature feature is the cascade of leaves drifting gently to…
Boosting Immunity as Temperatures Drop: TCM Wisdom for Fall
TCM Wisdom for Boosting Immunity As the vibrant leaves of autumn begin to twirl…
Understanding and Managing Allergies: A TCM Perspective
Allergies are a common ailment that many of us deal with daily, but understanding…
Understanding PMS: A TCM Perspective
Understanding PMS: A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective PMS is a condition familiar to…
Optimizing Stomach Qi through Improving Liver Function
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the interconnectedness of the body’s systems is central to…
Is Sugar Evil? The Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
In the modern health narrative, sugar often plays the villain, associated with numerous health…
Understanding Stomach Qi
Recent research has shown that gut health is strongly linked to overall health and…
Make Sweating a Part of your Detox Plan
Do you like sweating? I do, especially when I’m paying extra attention to my…
Detoxing Your Mind and More
I stepped into the world of functional medicine about three years ago, and I…
Unlocking The Power of Antioxidant
Unlocking the power of antioxidants and how to use it in your detox plan!…
Spring: The Best Season to Detox!
Spring is the BEST season to DETOX! Welcome to our spring detox newsletter! If…
Chronic Acid Reflux FAQ
Most Commonly Asked Questions about GERD Welcome to our GERD FAQ newsletter, where we…
Acid Reflux in Functional Medicine
How does Functional Medicine address GERD? Traditional Chinese Medicine has its own unique perspective…
Acid Reflux: The TCM Perspective
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Have you ever experienced heartburn, a sour taste in your…
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Why are my fingers a different color? Cold hands and feet are very common,…
Why Do We Get Cold Hands and Feet?
Are your hands and feet cold? Interestingly, the symptoms don’t just appear in the…
Your Tongue Shows Your Health
Our body gives us a lot of information. As we observe and listen, as…
Why Do We React Differently to Food?
Some people love spicy food, some people get diarrhea. Have you ever noticed yourself…
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Scientific?
Ever since I started my Chinese medicine practice, I have been challenged with this…
Do we get sick more easily during Winter?
After going through the pandemic, I am sure you are very familiar with how…
New year, New mind
Ah, the new year party, the bottomless ice cream, chocolate, and the indulgence of…
SLEEP MORE! LOSE MORE!
Do you want to lose weight? What have you tried to lose weight? Diet?…
I sleep, therefore I am.
Ah, it’s this time of the year that I got an influx of patients…
A Trip back Home: Lifestyle & Medical System
Taiwan’s average life expectancy is 80.87 compared to the USA’s life expectancy of 79.05.…
A Trip back Home: Roots of TCM
Many of you know that I was born and grew up in Taiwan. My…
Fall Season Self Care
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) When I was walking around Bear Creek park, the air…
Cancer Emotional Harmony and Wellness in the World of Cancer a TCM…
Cancer: GI Health & Detox Emotional harmony and wellness in the world of cancer,…
Cancer: GI Health & Detox
Cancer: GI Health & Detox Your Health Begins from Your Mouth Your health begins…
Cancer: Exercise, Inflammation
Exercise, inflammation, and cancer I have practiced Yoga for many years, and recently, I…
The Permission to say “It’s Okay”
The Permission to say “It’s Okay” It has been an interesting week. In the…
Cancer: What causes cancer?
Cancer: What causes cancer? We don’t have a clear answer to that, but we…
Cancer: Can you use herbs in cancer treatment?
Using Herbs in Conjunction with Cancer Treatment Can you use Chinese herbs in conjunction…
Why TCM has its place in cancer care
Why TCM has its place in Cancer Care Cancer is definitely an illness that…
Is clotty period normal?
If you are still in the reproductive years, you most likely have regular monthly…
Amy is cancer free!!!
Celebrating Amy’s Victorious Fight Against Cancer! Today I want to invite you to celebrate…
Dysmenorrhea: Scientifically proven effective home remedies
Dysmenorrhea: Non-OTC Home Remedies Dysmenorrhea can be a debilitating condition for women during fertile…
Dysmenorrhea & Acupuncture: The Research Evidence
Dysmenorrhea: Conventional Treatments Dysmenorrhea is one of the most bothersome PMS symptoms for women…
Your menstruation Q&A
What is a normal cycle length? Ladies, do you know how many days are…
Allergy season is here! What can I do about it?
APRIL arrives, and so does ALLERGY season! Read More
ALLERGY Q&A: If I don’t want to take anti-histamine for my allergy,…
ALLERGY Q&A: If I don’t want to take anti-histamine for my allergy, what are…
ALLERGY: Why sleep, food, and stress management plays a role in your…
ALLERGY: Why sleep, food, and stress management plays a role in your allergy! Read…
Treating the root causes of allergy: Our gut microbiome health!
Chinese Medicine & Functional Medicine: Treating the ROOT cause of illnesses When I started my…
Why I quit my fancy hospital job and started my own practice.
Why I Started My Own Practice I always remembered when I quit my job…
Perfect Mom. Perfect Wife. Perfect Boss.
Patient Stories: The common illnesses of today’s overachiever lifestyle of women Luna (pseudonym) is…
Introduction to PCOS: more than just irregular period.
AN INTRODUCTION TO PCOS: more than just irregular periods Education is the most powerful…
More about PCOS, a TCM perspective
More about PCOS:A TCM perspective Ancient traditional Chinese medicine has observed women’s unique physiology…
Yes! Acupuncture is proven to help with anxiety, depression, and weight gain…
Ancient traditional Chinese medicine has observed women’s unique physiology and developed treatment protocols for…
Self-care: Through the lenses of TCM and Functional Medicine
SELF-CARE: TCM Constitution Today I want to talk about self care. I believe that…
Long Covid Symptoms: Building Resilience and Balance
The mechanism of long Covid symptoms is chronic low grade inflammation. We live in…
Long Covid Symptoms
Have you ever wondered why two people may have the same illness, such as…
LCS Brain Fog: The cause and the solution
What is Covid-19 related brain fog? One of the most complained symptoms in my…
Covid-19 & Acupuncture: The Research Evidence
Covid-19 & Acupuncture Research Evidence The application of acupuncture is really wide. In many…
A Letter to Women: Your Cycle is Your Friend!
A Letter to Women: Your Cycle is Your Friend! Ladies, have you ever experienced…
Dysmenorrhea: Painful Menstruation and Your Health
Dysmenorrhea: Painful Menstruation and Your Health It’s estimated that up to 90% of women…
