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Germ Warfare
You never have to wonder when the cold and flu season is around the corner. The pharmaceutical industry will be sure that you are reminded of its arrival. The pharmaceutical industry and the medical community at large are depending on you to leave the fate of your health and well being up to the workings of chemical-laden pills and shots Continue reading
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Also tagged cold and flu, germs, immune system, Morgan HIll, sick
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Alternative Treatment Options For Allergies and Asthma
Do you suffer from allergies or asthma? It’s a little-known fact that these two conditions are directly linked to each other. Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people according to the CDC, is characterized by spasms of the small airways and inflammation. Furthermore, about 90% of children under the age of 16 with asthma have allergies, while 70% of Continue reading
Posted in Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine
With the official start of spring just days away, there’s no better time than now to consider using popular forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As mother nature comes out of its state of dormancy, flowers will begin to blossom, trees will develop leaves, and the snow-capped landscape will be replaced with flowing green grass. This massive change comes with Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Medicine
Also tagged allergies, Qi, spring, tcm, Wood Element
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Getting Family Exercise In The Winter
Interesting Ways to Help Your Kids Exercise in Winter
It’s cold and dark outside. You come home with the kids and all you want to do is snuggle on the couch.
Snuggling in winter may be fun (and I’m not going to say you shouldn’t snuggle) but your kids need something more. In fact, according Continue reading
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Keep Your Immune System In Tip-Top Shape!
Here are a few easy pointers on how you can support and promote your own health this time of year:
Take herbs that support the immune function. Astragalus, Osha root, Reishi and Shitake mushrooms are helpful. These have been used for thousands of years by acupuncturists to keep people healthy and strong.
Avoid the consumption of ice cream and iced Continue reading
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Also tagged cold and flu, de-stress, exercise, immune system, yoga
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