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 ...
Just before the holidays, a patient of mine asked me a simple question: What do you eat? She was interested in changing her diet to improve her health. We had talked about including more whole foods, vegetables, protein, high quality fats from real foods, fiber from whole food sources, and so on. So, I was beginning to list out all of the recipes I use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, when all of a sudden, two Sundays ago in the New York Times, I ran across a short article that seemed like it was practically written for ...
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 ...
