In previous a previous post, we looked at the role of blood sugar imbalances on the thyroid and the thyroid axis. The endocrine gland that is in control of sugar balance in the body is, of course, the pancreas. The pancreas is part of the Earth Element in Chinese Medicine. In this post, which is …
In this contentious election season, there are going to be winners and there are going to be losers. Whenever you lose something, whether it’s a friend, loved one or your team or candidate is not victorious, then you can experience grief. In Chinese medicine, traditionally, it is believed that emotions impact different parts of our …
Qi Gong Exercise for the Metal Element (The Immune System) Reach for Happiness This exercise focuses on bringing more energy and blood flow to the lungs. In Chinese medicine, the lungs are one of the most important organ systems for creating energy and sustaining health and well-being. It has its origin in a famous statue of …
Star Anise can be used to make a tea for cold & flu symptoms. Hey People Today, I thought we’d start a new type of post that we’ll doing periodically and that is featuring herbs and other treatments that are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In today’s tip, I wanted to highlight Star Anise, …
Hashimoto's: The Liver and the Thyroid Hashimoto's can cause a host of problems all over the body, but one place in particular where we can see it's influence is on the liver and gall bladder. In this post we explore these relationships and explain why a healthy liver is so important for healing your Hashimoto's. …