Sleep Positions to Reduce Back Pain
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, often interfering with daily activities and quality of sleep. The...
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Jul 163 min
COVID Prevention Revisited
COVID cases are up this Summer. The latest EG.5 variant is highly transmissible and its symptoms include runny nose, sore throat,...
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May 63 min
Good Posture Really Matters
In a world where we spend increasing hours hunched over screens and seated at desks, good posture has become a rare and under-appreciated...
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Apr 222 min
The Healing Power of Humming: A Melodic Boost to Your Health
Humming is an ancient and often underestimated practice that can have profound effects on our physical and mental well-being. Beyond...
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Apr 12 min
Soothe Your Liver with Acupressure
Our liver is a vital organ responsible for detoxifying our body, producing essential proteins, and aiding in digestion. However, modern...
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Feb 52 min
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!
Happy Chinese New Year! Friday, February 10, 2024, is the start of Chinese New Year, and we will welcome the year of the Wood Dragon...
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Jan 222 min
Chinese Astrology in Chinese Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Chinese medicine is a centuries-old holistic system of healing that encompasses various modalities, including acupuncture, herbal...
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Dec 18, 20232 min
Spice Up Your Life
In traditional Chinese food culture, five spice cooking is used during the cold winter season to flavor warming meats such as beef or...
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Nov 6, 20232 min
Holidays Are Here!
The holiday season is here! For many of us, it is a joyful time spent with family and friends. It seems a bit easier during this time of...
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Oct 2, 20233 min
Prepare for Cold & Flu Season
In the U.S., cold and flu season typically starts in October and peaks between December and February. On average, the season lasts about...
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Sep 4, 20233 min
Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Nutrition-packed apples may indeed help keep the doctor away! With the Fall season upon us, it is a wonderful time to enjoy eating lots...
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Aug 21, 20232 min
To Ice or Not To Ice
Summer is here and on hot days, we reach for ice water, ice tea/coffee, ice cream and smoothies with lots of ice to cool us down, right?...
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Aug 7, 20232 min
Summer Sun Safety Month
August is Summer Sun Safety Month! Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy being with friends and family. From swimming to...
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Jul 3, 20232 min
Summer Health Starts With Water
Between 75 and 90 percent of the human body is made up of water. To stay healthy your skin needs moisture. Not drinking enough can lead...
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Jun 19, 20233 min
Best Types of Exercise
Some of the best physical activities for your body don’t require a gym membership or ask you to get fit enough to run a marathon....
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May 15, 20232 min
Yes, Allergies Are Getting Worse
If it feels like your runny nose and itchy, red eyes are getting worse each year because of seasonal allergies, you’re not imagining...
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Jan 16, 20232 min
Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit!
Happy Chinese New Year! 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February...
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Dec 5, 20223 min
Different Types of Rest
I recently watched a TED talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and really liked how she defined different types of rest. Here is my summary...
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Nov 21, 20222 min
Foods To Feed Your Lungs
Taking care of your lungs has become more important than ever. A diet high in inflammatory foods, cigarette smoke and environmental...
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Nov 7, 20222 min
Remember To Breathe
It might sound weird, but in today’s world, we often forget to breathe. Not just the type of breathing that we do automatically (and...
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