If there has ever been a time to improve your immune system and respiratory system, it is now. Essential oils are a fantastic way to prot...

I was driving to my first day of teaching at Daoist Traditions (an acupuncture college in Asheville) when I had a flashback to when I was...

Here's a great recipe from aromatics.com: Spread the love with this roll-on perfume blend that is both sensual and sweet. Bursting with f...

Have you ever read the ingredients label on the back of your lotions? Or any of your skincare products for that matter? It's terrifying!!...

There once was a woman in her 70's who has been struggling with excruciating back pain for over a decade. This is a story I hear day in a...

I have a 19-year-old female patient who is an exceptional artist. Unfortunately, her hands are constantly in pain with inflamed tendons a...

A Chinese staple for warming the body as well as the soul! Egg drop soup is a healthy and delicious way to treat the immune system while ...

It's tick season and Lyme Disease has become rampant. Many of my patients are reporting issues with this peculiar disease. If you are out...

Summertime brings nature to life and enjoyment to the great outdoors. However, not all leaves are friendly! Rashes can occur from poison ...

Spring is known as the best time to cleanse, and there sure are a lot of cleansing fads nowadays! There are pros and cons to each one of 

Close your eyes and put your hand on your abdomen and breathe normally. Do you feel your stomach rise with each breath? If you don't, you're probably not getting into the nooks and crannies of your lungs. Practice deep belly breathing every time you hear a ding on your phone, or find another common trigger you can use to remind you to brea

Spring cleaning is more than just an excuse to get rid of the old and freshen up your home, it's a natural progression between the Winter

Treatments have been going incredibly well: hormones were balanced, pain and tension decreased, stress and anxiety in check. We were working on coping mechanisms to prevent tension in the future, which led to the physical pain in her neck and back. All was going well, and maintenance treatments were beneficial. One day she came in just ree

If you have high blood pressure, asthma, and/or anxiety you may want to read this post: I was reading a great book last night and it went...

There are over 370 single herbs and over 185 traditional formulas (Chinese Medicine related) that we have to memorize in school and in or...

Facial rejuvenation is an example of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine used for modern purposes. Since the design of the slim needle, as o...

What does that point do? I'm often asked the question, "what does that point do?" It is always such a fun challenge for me to explain a p...

Technology and I haven't gotten along over the years. I felt happiest during the segments of my life when a phone and wifi didn't exist, ...

The weather cannot seem to make up its mind between winter and spring and I know my body is feeling the indecisiveness. I'm ready to hang...

Do you drink enough water? What is your first, immediate response? I'm a healthcare practitioner who likes to practice what I preach, so ...

Back "home" in Brevard, NC. It's a strange concept: "home"... As I was driving away from my current living situation (Brevard) towards th...

Happy day of Romance, Hallmark cards, over-sized stuffed animals, and diabetic precursors. Valentine's Day can be one of love and happine...