With the growing popularity of holistic medicine, many people are becoming interested in natural, gentle treatments for their allergies and sinus issues. In my Washington DC acupuncture practice, I’ve developed an 8-step protocol for addressing these symptoms naturally and comprehensively. It involves: 1) Acupuncture 2) Chinese Herbal Medicine 3) Diet 4) Probiotics 5) Feng Shui 6) Neti Pot & Herbal Nasal Sprays 7) Breathing Exercises 8) Yoga, Exercise & Meditation What are allergies? When people say they have allergies, technically they are usually talking about allergic rhinitis. Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), here are the most common symptoms of this disorder: Symptoms that occur shortly after you ...
My good friend Michele Collins, and her fiance and one of my best friends, Andres Vergara, are in town for a few weeks. It's been great because we've had a chance to catch up about their last nine months, which have been quite extraordinary. 6 months studying advanced Chinese herbal medicine and the integration of western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with a trip to Michele's birthplace in the Marshall Islands and a 6 weeks in Israel. Quite awesome! One of the first things I asked Michele to do for me when she ...
I'm very pleased to publish the first case study from my Washington DC acupuncture practice. "Jennifer" is a 28-year-old patient who came to my office in April with lifelong insomnia, which had been getting worse in the past 6 months. Read her case study to see how acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet and exercise changes, and "sleep hygiene" adjustments helped her completely overcome her insomnia in 2 months. If you or someone you know could use help with insomnia, you can set up an appointment anytime by using our online schedule, by calling us at 202-297-7404, or ...
A patient in my Washington DC acupuncture practice asked me the other day about how to take his herbs. He was taking the herbs based on the Sexual Health for Men Over 40 herbal protocol that I featured in my last newsletter. (By the way, he had already started on the dietary recommendations in the article and was experiencing excellent results.) As I was writing down the dosages for each herb, I realized some important insights I had gained over the past years of using herbs that I wanted to communicate to him, but we didn't have time because it ...
In my Washington DC acupuncture practice, I often see clients who are fighting a cold or flu. According to Chinese Medicine, it is essential to address a cold or flu from the very first early-onset symptom. Why? In normal cold and flu season, a Chinese herbal formula can stop the cold or flu in its tracks, not allowing it to progress beyond a tickle in the throat. Sometimes, of course, herbs may not stop the disease entirely. However, the course of the disease will most likely be shortened and symptoms decreased by applying timely initial treatment. The Concept of Immunity in Chinese ...
In my Washington DC acupuncture practice, clients often ask about Chinese herbs vs. Western pharmaceuticals. One of the biggest differences between conventional Western pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbal medicine is that the Chinese herbal medicine tradition contains many herbs that help strengthen and boost the vitality of the body. These are called tonic herbs. One of the major uses of tonic herbs is to strengthen the immune system. Tonic Herbs – the original dietary supplements Tonic herbs are meant to be taken in small doses over long periods of time, to build up the body’s energy. In this way, they are more like a supplement ...
