Digestive problems are among the top complaints I see as a Chinese medicine practitioner. In Chinese medicine, we call digestive weakness, Spleen qi deficiency. Poor digestion can arise from eating too many raw and cold/frozen foods (i.e. ice cream, smoothies, salads). When eating cold/raw foods, your digestive system has to work extra hard to heat up the food to a 100 degree "soup" in order to digest and assimilate these foods. Over time, this extra work exhausts the digestive system and can lead to a number of digestive problems. Symptoms of Spleen qi deficiency include: bloating and/or f ..read more

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are a great combination to treat allergies naturally and without any side-effects. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture work very well together to boost and balance the immune system and target the underlying deficiencies causing your allergies. Taking allergy medication only masks the symptoms and often comes with undesired side-effects. With the help of natural medicine, your body will have the ability to heal itself as well as prevent futher allergy attacks. Acupuncture for Allergies & Asthma Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of a ..read more

Gastroparesis or "stomach paralysis" is a neuromuscular dysfunction of the stomach which causes sluggish or delayed emptying of solid food (and sometimes liquid nutrients) from the stomach. People suffering with gastroparesis have decreased gastric motility and disturbed gastric rhythm, leading to chronic and often debilitating digestive issues. Gastroparesis mainly affects young to middle-aged women and diabetics, but can also affect younger children and men. Quality of life is greatly affected in patients with gastroparesis, with 1 in 10 becoming disabled by the condition. Because of the del ..read more

This delicious soup is perfect for people dealing with a "nervous stomach" or irritable bowel syndrome. This soup improves digestion and calms the stomach. In general, orange-colored vegetables are beneficial for digestive problems and dark leafy greens improve stress and liver function. As you can see, these two beautiful colors come together in this calming soup. Sweet potato, turkey, and carrots all benefit the digestive system, while marjarom, coriander and turmeric are amazing spices that improve emotional stagnation. This soup can be easily re-heated for a healthy, comforting lunch or di ..read more

Today I am going to share with you my new favorite and easy Sunday brunch recipe!! (This recipe is also a great meal for anytime of the day or week.) This individual-sized vegetarian quiche is fluffy, satisfying and delicious! It is gluten-free, packed with protein, and requires very little time to prepare (which is why I love it). You also be creative and use whatever fresh veggies, herbs and cheese you have on hand. Add in veggies like broccoli, bell peppers or onions, fresh herbs like dill, chives or basil, and swap out the cheddar for goat cheese or feta. You can make a few to share with f ..read more

Are you new to the wonderful world of Chinese herbal medicine or have you been taking herbal medicine and wanting to learn more? Chinese herbal medicine has been around for over 3,000 years, originally used primarily to increase longevity, enhance fertility and treat epidemic diseases. Chinese herbs consist of plants (roots, barks, leaves, stems, seeds, etc), minerals, and some animal products all in their natural form. Specific herbs are combined together in a formula to enhance their therapeutic actions (called "dui yao") and prevent side-effects. Chinese herbs are never take by themselves ..read more

Looking for a classic comforting meal with a little healthy spin? This barbeque meatloaf is one of my absolute favorite recipes and one that is great for leftovers or meal prep. While some meatloaves are dense and dry, the sweet potato in this recipe gives this one a moist, light texture. No need for breadcrumbs in this meatloaf either, so it is gluten-free (and dairy-free too). I pair this meatloaf with my roasted rainbow of veggies to complete the meal. Ingredients: 16 oz. grass-fed ground beef or turkey (93% lean) 2 sweet potatoes (1 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes) 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP Prim ..read more

In search for a healthy, quick and tasty meal? This dish combines all the yummy flavors of an egg roll without all the hassle. This low-carb dish comes together with minimal effort and the water chestnuts give you the crunch you expect from biting into an egg roll, without all the mess. Ingredients: 16 oz. organic ground pork, chicken or beef 10 oz. organic vegetable slaw or coleslaw 1 shallot, finely chopped 4 scallions, chopped (white part & green part separated) 8 oz. sliced water chestnuts, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1/4 cup chicken bone broth 2 TBSP apple ..read more

As a physician, I have seen a huge uptick in the number of patients struggling with "unexplained" anxiety or digestive disorders like gastroparesis and IBS, which are actually caused by undiagnosed vagus nerve dysfunction. This has also lead to a lot of talk on social media lately about vagus nerve stimulation and how it can help so many people battling with anxiety and other stress-related conditions. There are many fancy gadgets out there that can be used to stimulate the vagus nerve, but did you know acupuncture is one of the best, safest, oldest, and most effective methods to do this?! In ..read more

Peripheral neuropathy is an increasingly common condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, lack of blood flow to the nerves, and a disruption of the signaling between the brain and other parts of the body. This condition mainly affects the hands and feet, resulting in numbness, weakness, and loss of function. Peripheral neuropathy affects nearly 20 million people in the United States, yet there is a huge lack of effective treatment options available. Fortunately, this is where acupuncture excels. With its ability to help around 75% of cases, it is the go-to treatment for pati ..read more