General Health Tips
A Chinese herb for energy and immunity?
Did you know there’s a famous Chinese herb for energy and immunity? Well there are more than one, but this one is called Huang Qi or Astragalus root. What is Huang Qi used for? Herbalists have used Huang Qi for thousands of years. Traditionally it is used as a a...Remedies for Nausea
Nausea is the sensation of having to vomit or the urge to vomit. Check out Hillgreen’s practitioner Jude Yahfoufi’s suggested remedies for nausea below! Nausea can be a symptom of various conditions, ranging from viral and bacterial infections to...
Natural Remedies for Constipation
It’s amazing how many people haven’t heard of these simple natural remedies for constipation. I talk about bowel movements a lot in my job. No one wants to. It’s very taboo! But how we digest and eliminate tells a lot about the body. It has a big impact on...Black History Month 2022
We were slow to publish this newsletter, but Black History Month was in February, with a special 2022 theme of “Black Health and Wellness”. We want to highlight the leadership of the Black community in spreading acupuncture in North America. Many...
FREE WEBINAR: Easy Self-Care at Home Using Acupressure (Feb 10, 2022)
NOTE: This Webinar is over. Please sign up below to join our email list and get notified about other free webinars in the future! A recording of Shawn’s webinar is publicly available here: Afraid to try acupuncture but still want to try the effectiveness of...
Xerostomia: Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for Dry Mouth
Dry mouth (or “xerostomia”) is a common problem. One reason for it is radiation for head and neck cancers. 80% of people who complete this form of cancer treatment have dry mouth as a result. Keep reading for some home remedies that could help, as well as...
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Many of my friends – and many people who come to my clinic – are having kids or hoping to. Some are unsure and still considering it. Some feel their time ticking away. Some want to and are having trouble getting pregnant. Some were pregnant and aren’t anymore. Some...
An Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
Whether it’s because COVID is keeping people at home, or whether there’s an increasing interest in natural health solutions, interest in Chinese herbal medicine in booming. What exactly is Chinese herbal medicine? What makes it so special and effective? ...
Self-Care for the Summer of COVID-19
By Pauline Sok Yin Hwang, R.Ac R.TCMP One of my fondest memories of Taiwan is sitting down with a friend to read a Chinese version of the Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing). Her knowledge of ancient Chinese was much better than mine, while...
Chinese Medicine Tips for the Lungs & Large Intestine (Food & Mood)
Autumn health tips according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine talks about maintaining health by balancing the Five Elements in the body – Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. The Metal element is associated with the autumn season, and with the Lung and...
Sleep Hygiene (sleep tips)
How to sleep better Getting adequate, good quality sleep can go a long way to supporting our bodies and immune systems to heal, rest and recover. Here are some basic sleep-promoting tips: Maintain a regular routine, as much as possible. Try to be in bed before 11 pm,...
Lazy, affordable, delicious vegetable-eating
Like you, I want to take care of my health, but I’m busy. It’s nice to take the time to prepare gourmet dishes occasionally, but a lot of the time, I just want something quick and easy. Here’s a solution for lazy wannabe vegetable-eaters like me:...About Us
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