Jennifer Smestad, Miss Arizona 2013, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder, at age 10. She experienced head jerking, involuntary facial movements and grimaces, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety. She…
According to traditional Chinese medicine, eating foods that are in season helps us maintain harmony with the environment. Just because it’s chilly, doesn’t mean you have to forgo fresh vegetables.…
Stress isn’t necessarily negative. In fact, it can be motivating and act as a natural alarm system. However, when the automatic “fight or flight” response doesn’t switch off in everyday…
Good health requires proper digestion. The holidays are notorious for treats, overeating, and stress, which wreak havoc on the body. Get yourself back on track after a big Thanksgiving meal,…
As the seasons change, we’re often susceptible to illness. Winter is no exception. We tend to spend more time indoors in close quarters with others. Plus, cold and flu season…
Those unfamiliar with the principles of traditional Chinese medicine may be surprised when an acupuncturist asks to see their tongue. However, this tongue inspection plays an important role in diagnosis,…
Cinnamon has long been touted by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine for its healing benefits and is the perfect addition to your cold weather diet. It has been used for…
