Recovering Well After A Virus Catching the flu or covid can really knock you around. Even after the fever, aches and exhaustion have passed, it’s…

Sesame seeds are nourishing and delicious, and are popular as a dietary therapy in China. Black sesame seeds (Hei Zhi Ma) are a herb used…

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often throughout the pelvis, causing pain and sometimes…

Constipation is a common digestive symptom that unfortunately affects most people at some point. Ideally, you should be passing a stool once or twice a…

Virtually every aspect of your health and wellbeing are influenced by the health of your digestive system, and the community of bacteria that live within…

A regular menstrual cycle, typically every 26–35 days, is a good indicator that your hormones are relatively balanced. If your cycle falls outside this range—or…

Heavy periods are common, but like period pain, many women simply put up with them, thinking it’s normal and nothing can be done. Chinese medicine,…

Mood swings, irritability, bloating, food cravings, and breast tenderness—sound familiar? Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) includes all these symptoms and more, occurring in the week before your…

As a practitioner I am always concerned about the safety and efficacy of the products I use and prescribe. Your health is my priority, and…

Recently published clinical research has isolated a compound that directly targets influenza viruses.  The compound, MIR2911, was isolated from a tea of honeysuckle flowers, a…