Upcoming Events

Our mission is to inspire, educate, and change lives through the power of natural medicine. To support this goal we offer free events in the community. Check out what’s coming up…

Research: Chinese Medicine Can Improve Prognosis in Breast Cancer

Studies have shown that Chinese medicine can reduce the side effects of breast cancer treatment and improve quality of life. This helps with prognosis indirectly, by encouraging patients to stick it out for their entire treatment plan. But is it true that Chinese...

Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Are you starting chemotherapy and worried about side effects? A common concern people ask us about is preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, i.e. pain, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. For some patients, the nerve damage is temporary and...

Hillgreen founder publishes journal article on ‘Chinese Herbal Medicine for Oncology

Attention herbal medicine fans and all health care providers working with cancer patients! Check out this article by Hillgreen’s founder, Pauline Sok Yin Hwang published last fall in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild. Titled “Chinese Herbal Medicine for...

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! https://youtube.com/shorts/owMK6dOJZS8?si=7LLP_L_LBMob2Rc1 Nausea can be a symptom of various conditions,...

Chinese Herbs for Cancer: Journal article

Interested in the use of Chinese herbs for cancer? Check out this article by Hillgreen’s founder, Pauline Sok Yin Hwang published last fall in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild. Titled “"Chinese Herbal Medicine for Oncology" (PDF), Pauline’s article...

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 our ability...

FREE WEBINAR: Nutrition Basics from Traditional Chinese Medicine (May 26, 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 Carmen's webinar is publicly available here: This talk will provide some basics on promoting wellness using Traditional...

FREE WEBINAR: Managing Gastrointestinal Side Effects of Cancer Treatment (May 2, 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 Vilawan's webinar is publicly available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ridw88CUdFs During cancer treatment, one of...

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 acupuncture fans...

FREE WEBINAR: Intro to Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer Support (April 4, 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 Pauline's webinar is publicly available here: https://youtu.be/ma6yRi4DsEQ Are you in cancer treatment or recovery?...

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 research...

FREE Online Workshop on Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer

You and your loved ones are welcome to join a FREE workshop introducing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its lessons for cancer care and recovery. The talk will include lessons for any stage or type of cancer, including prevention, active treatment, or...

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...

Care For Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS)

Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS) a.k.a. Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE) Chemotherapy is a double-edged sword — it is a very strong form of therapy proven to have some positive health outcomes for oncology patients; it is simultaneously associated with a lot of severe...

Care For Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

By Rian Scott (R.Ac) For most of us when we wake up in the morning and get out of bed, we often take for granted that we can walk normally, with full range of motion and the use of our extremities. However, for oncology patients who have or are undergoing...

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? How is it...

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...

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please read this entire page as it contains important information In-person services are now allowed to resume. Phone/online sessions are available for both local & remote patients Hi there! If you’re on this page, that means you’re...

Why People with Cancer Use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

For over 3,500 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and medical histories find internal and external peace, balance, comfort, and relief. Through an intricate network of carefully applied practices and...

5 Benefits of Acupuncture in Cancer Care

Acupuncture is an aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine—one that’s been practiced for thousands of years. Despite the many evolutions and iterations of acupuncture over the years, one thing has always remained true from the beginning—the healing...

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...

Chemotherapy Support and Side Effect Relief

Are you dreading chemotherapy? Worried about chemo side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea or constipation, hair loss, and more? Chemotherapy horror stories are easy to find on the internet, but don’t worry – there’s a lot that acupuncture...

4 Common Myths about Chinese Medicine for Cancer

Although Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for over 5,000 years in most Asian countries, it’s only recently started entering the western consciousness as a viable treatment method for various physical and mental ailments. When many people think of...

The Benefits of Acupuncture for Cancer Patients

Whether it’s surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a stem cell transplant, many patients can attest to the fact that cancer treatment is extremely emotionally and physically draining. In some cases, the pain and discomfort you feel from the treatment can be...