January 10, 2012
Atopic dermatitis, the umbrella under which eczema falls, is characterized by itching, and patches of dry, thickened skin typically on the hands, neck, face and legs. […]
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January 5, 2012
Check out this great article in the New York Times reviewing research showing a link between the increased use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, […]
January 3, 2012
In Asia, acupuncture and herbal medicine are used in children routinely. In fact, in China, Western and Eastern medicines are practiced side by side in hospitals […]
December 30, 2011
I have long been a microwave avoider. Microwaving food and drinks changes the molecular shapes of everything exposed to microwave radiation. In addition to the chemical […]
December 28, 2011
At the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, D.C., researchers reported a connection linking psychological trauma to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) […]
December 26, 2011
In an earlier blog post, I talked about Ritalin and ADD/ADHD from a Chinese medicine and acupuncture perspective. I want to talk some more about ADD/ADHD from […]
December 25, 2011
In my opinion, the most important take-away message of the key classical text of Chinese medicine, the Huangdi Neijing Suwen, is the importance of living in […]
December 21, 2011
Urinary frequency, or urge incontinence, is a strong and sudden urge to urinate regardless of how much urine is in the bladder. Urinary frequency is often […]
December 19, 2011
Winter is the season of storage. We move inward into the quiet of stillness and rest. The prevailing Qi of Winter is Coldness. We take extra […]