Weight loss is complicated for many reasons. Before we dive into it, know that I will never tell you what you should look like. Every body is unique. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are 5 body types that align with the 5 elements. We all have our dominant element – which may be in a lucky…
Anxiety is a part of the normal ups and downs of life. It becomes a problem when it’s unrelenting or severe enough to disrupt our life (like panic attacks, avoiding people, not being able to work, etc.). My issue with using medication to control anxiety is this: with most medications, the need for it is…
I took my dog to the vet the other day because his kennel cough had gone on for 10 days already. My concern was that it was something more serious with his heart (the other potential cause of a cough in a dog). He still wanted to play all the time and eat anything in sight,…
Ideally, when we sit down, that should be a time to rest, recover, and not have pain. Sitting should be resorative and not hurt. If you’re sitting properly, you’re using muscles designed to work in this situation, and letting the other muscles take a break. Some pointers for body positioning when you’re sitting: FEET: …
Interesting fact: the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team coach started tracking the athlete’s cycles before their World Cup win. Says ABC chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, “For anyone who understands the complexities of women’s health, the fact there can be fluctuations in physical or mental stamina, or changes in sleep or dietary behaviors corresponding to changes…
Back and hip pain, including sciatica and piriformis syndrome, are often debilitating, but in most cases, fixable. Many of these types of pain stem from a “pinched nerve” in your spine or hip area. Basically, something is causing pressure to build up in an area that shouldn’t. We need to start by understanding what’s going on with your…
I have to be 100% honest with you. I do some crazy stuff – hanging upside down from my knee; doing tango in heels for 3 hours; or carrying a 45-pound dog home because he refuses to stop lunging at the neighbor’s poodle – that aren’t necessarily healthy for me. Many of our daily activities can leave…
I trained in martial arts for 10 years. At one point in time, I did a black belt test that included a 15-minute horse stance. Looking back, I still can’t believe I did that. I mean, why? What’s the point? Kidding. It was a lesson in perseverance. And strength. You don’t have to be a…
Heavy periods? Too many periods in a month? We’ve got you covered, boo. In Western Medicine, you’re given 2 options: the pill (or other hormonal medications) or surgery. That’s it?! And if you’re young, neither option sounds great. Thankfully, TCM has studied this issue for thousands of years and there are ACTUAL, REAL solutions that…
Years ago, I got into a fender-bender. Ever since, I’ve had a spot on my neck that likes to tighten up from time to time. Especially since I’ve had even more injuries since then too! I know I’m not unique in this. We’re ALL had injuries – crashes, falls, breaks, etc. Not to discount the daily…