When it comes to treating common cold, cough and fever, guāshā really shines. For many reasons. To begin with, you can do it yourself. Without leaving your home. Furthermore, you can start as soon as you begin to sense the first signs of something coming on, however subtle those symptoms might be. The sooner the better. Third, you can get instant results, in stopping the illness all together, or at least hinder it from getting worse.  Guāshā is an ancient method where you scrape your skin with a round edged tool, like an obsidian stone, jar lid, or soup spoon. The purpose lies in moving b ..read more

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is a classic herbal formula recognized for its ability to replenish energy, support digestion, and promote overall vitality.  We take a deep dive.  More ..read more

The story that follows is true: a classic Chinese formula, Free & Easy wanderer, provided mental strength to power through a stressful night of potential Yuletide chaos. More ..read more

Acupuncture is a great way to assist the body while transitioning from the long, warm days of the summer into the shorter, cooler months of fall. With this seasonal change, we shift from the Element of Earth in late summer to the Element of Metal in the autumn. Due to this transition, it is possible to experience an increase in colds, allergies, eczema as well as other skin issues, constipation, and even asthma for those with pre-existing conditions. The Role of Lungs in Autumn: It's Time to Focus on Your Wei Qi Why are we more susceptible now?  Because according to Traditional ..read more

We’re getting there, and you just might be feeling it in your joints and bones: cooler weather is coming.  As the seasons change and temperatures begin to drop, joint needs often becomes a more common concern, particularly for those prone to conditions like arthritis or general joint stiffness. Does Traditional Chinese Medicine offer solutions?  You bet, with a time-tested solution with the herb Du Huo (Angelica pubescens), which is particularly beneficial for maintaining joint health and supporting flexibility during the fall as the weather changes. And the good news: it’s a mainsta ..read more

The Five Elements system of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory serves as an aid for understanding the limitless correspondences that permeate every facet of life.  It helps diagnose and understand our internal organs, emotions, body parts and environment. How accurate is this system? Several thousand years later, the associations put forth are still enlightening to those who apply them and have been verified by countless successful practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The ancient Chinese didn’t have modern scientific systems, however they did have something that may have been l ..read more

Houston based acupuncturist Lori Earley shares seven tips from Chinese Medicine - including her personal story of overcoming insomnia and depression. More ..read more

Aromatase inhibitors are among the commonly used treatments for breast cancer. Over a period of five to ten years, these drugs lower estrogen levels and reduce the risk that the cancer will occur. However, side effects include arthritis-like pain. Where there is pain, there is concern over the use of pain-relief drugs, particularly those that are opioid-based. With women refusing to take the medication regularly, or at all, oncologists like Dawn Hershman have begun trials to investigate whether acupuncture could help to reduce the pain caused by the treatment.  Can Acupunc ..read more

In order to optimize our wellbeing, we need to learn to live in sync with our physiological cycles, in the same way we adapt our lives in accordance to the seasons of the Earth. One of the most important ( yet also most culturally overlooked) cycles for about fifty percent of the population is the menstrual cycle. For those who menstruate, recognizing that our needs, desires, and capabilities will be different at any given time of month, and adapting our behavior to these fluctuations, helps us to thrive. There are many aspects of our lives to consider in this process of adaptation. Mindset an ..read more

Yin and Yang are the two most fundamental concepts in Traditional Chinese Medical philosophy.  Rooted in ancient Chinese theory, these two opposing concepts are used to account for changes in the universe in a comprehensive manner.   In terms of treatment, striking a balance between yin and yang is the most fundamental principle of clinical practice. Among the treatments based on this principle are sedating the excess and toning up the deficiency.  Yin and yang are two opposing and yet mutually complementary energies in the body that interact to maintain a balance that is very f ..read more