Xanthium Sibricum Fruit, Xanthii Fructus or Cang Er Zi, is a potent herb for unblocking the nasal passages in people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Along with its powerful plant partners, Magnolia Flower and Angelica Dahurica Root, this trilogy can un-clog even the most stubborn sinus congestion. Unlike over-the-counter anti-histamines, these herbs drain congestion by [...]
Tag Archives: Herbs
The Soy Story
January 24, 2011 – 3:57 PM
Over the past decade the soybean has been heavily marketed in this country for its healthy effects and as a low-fat, high protein substitute for dairy and meat products. But recent research is saying that there may in fact be a real case to support “too much of a good thing.” With breast cancer, obesity, [...]
Seasonal Allergies No More
October 7, 2010 – 1:25 PM
This year has been a tough one for allergy sufferers in NYC, as environmental allergens have been at an all time high. If you are suffering with chronic seasonal allergies, acupuncture and herbs have some wonderful solutions for your symptoms – without the nasty side effects. While many over-the-counter allergy medications can help people through [...]
What is Acupuncture?
February 2, 2010 – 9:26 AM
As a licensed acupuncturist, and blogger on the subject, I probably should have publicly answered this question some time ago. It has recently come to my attention that while many people enjoy the profound benefits of acupuncture in blissful ignorance of its how’s and why’s, there is another camp with rising curiosity on what it all [...]
Chinese Food Therapy: Herbal Trail Mix
January 26, 2010 – 9:20 AM
Ever thought that your morning muffin or stir-fry lunch contained not just sustenance, but healing properties? Ancient Chinese medical theory has ascribed certain energetics and functions to many common foods, that still remain true today. Such properties are very different from nutritional values (vitamins, calories, fats, fiber, etc), which came later in the evolution of the nature of food. Let’s [...]
Winter Blues
January 22, 2010 – 1:14 PM
Depression affects the quality of life for many individuals year-round, but has a significant increase in the winter months. As the sunlight reduces, the weather gets colder, and the sky gets gloomier – we, too, experience these changes in our bodies and state-of mind. There are many natural things we can do to boost our moods [...]
Losing Weight with Acupuncture
December 30, 2009 – 8:57 AM
Start Your New Year off Right! Lose Weight & Keep it Off Reduce Cravings Improve Energy Alleviate Joint Pain Reduce Muscle Fatigue Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Jump Start Your Metabolism Regulate Hormone Function Detoxify the System Reduce Stress It is that time of year again…for making those promises to ourselves that we have been putting [...]
Winter
December 20, 2009 – 12:23 PM
It is official, winter has begun in New York City. With a snowstorm leaving several inches of white powder on the city streets this morning, it reminds me of the wonder of this sometimes chilling season. Growing up in Minnesota, snow and cold temperature are no news to me. But still, the first snowfall of [...]
Alleviate PMS Naturally
November 20, 2009 – 10:25 AM
As women we are often taught that the menstrual cycle is just one of those annoying things about being female. It comes at the worst times, can plague a vacation and often is accompanied with a slue of uncomfortable symptoms. Some women experience PMS so bad that it lasts for two weeks before their period begins, [...]
New Fertility Testing & How TCM Can Help
November 2, 2009 – 9:15 AM
Last week, after a wonderful Jivamikti yoga class at one of my favorite studios in New York, my friend Susan and I decided to join an informational Webinar on Ovarian Reserve Assessment testing available for infertile couples. Not only was the whole format of the webinar totally awesome (simultaneous video/audio of the presenter, power-point and live [...]