Our system works on an internal clock. Honoring our natural circadian rhythms is vital to our physical health and emotional wellbeing. A little tidbit of TCM advice I give my patients - one of the easiest (and most impactful) changes you can make to better your health is to make sure you’re in bed before 10:30 (and asleep by 11pm) every night. From 11pm-3am the gallbladder and liver meridian are...
Every acupuncturist gets asked the age-old question of how does sticking needles in someone improve their health? Well, this. There are hundreds of points on the body, connected via various meridians (all of which have their own pathway). Even though the meridians have their own functions, they are all connected. And then further down the specificity line comes the points, each with their own unique...
We’re all familiar with the old school model of treating anxiety and depression via the neurotransmitters. (Hello, Prozac.) It’s likely you’ve also seen this approach fail - time and time again. Why? Because it’s a symptom-based treatment, at best. And only (maybe) helps if you continue your medication/supplements. 😕 — Shifting into a root-based treatment for anxiety, depression...