Detoxification and Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine was designed to bring the health of an individual back into equilibrium. Acupuncture gives the body the necessary tools it needs to restore health. If the organs of elimination are open, acupuncture may push the system to detoxify toxins help in the...

Four Fall Health Tips

1. Get Outside – Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures....

Boost Your System with Astragalus

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for literally thousands of years. Today, in the western world, it’s being rediscovered as a powerful adaptogenic herb with a remarkable ability to balance and boost immune...

Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat

After a long cold winter, it’s hard to imagine we would be bothered by heat. As recent Bay Area temperatures dip into the triple digits, we can keep cool with diet and exercise. Summer correlates to the Fire Element and is the most yang, masculine and active of...