Collagen is everywhere nowadays, but how do you know which is the most effective and choose the right one for you? Do you choose Bovine or Marine collagen? Is one better than the other? The answer depends on who you are. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and it gives skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage their structure.…
A few years ago I decided it was time to make a serious change to my morning routine, and by that, I mean switching from coffee to matcha. Matcha is a powdered green tea that has grown in popularity worldwide. This green powerful drink has one of the highest ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) ratings, which measures the total antioxidant…
Before there were fad diets, nutritionists or television shows that featured people going through grueling challenges to lose weight there, was Chinese Dietary Therapy (CDT). Chinese Dietary Therapy is often seen as a sub-group of Chinese Herbal Medicine, where the TCM practitioner gives dietary guidance on a wide range of foods to support the health recovery process. This therapy has…
Some bunny has a big holiday coming up or two or three and will most likely overindulge. April is a BIG month for holidays. With Passover and Easter, it’s easy to indulge on yummy food and sweet treats, but be careful not to overdo it and wind up in a food coma or feeling horrible during your holiday time. Eating…
Day Light’s Savings officially passed and with it comes shorter nights and longer days. But the time change isn’t always fun. As we spring forward this year, here are my tips to help ease your way through this transition. Pay close attention to the light. Do your best to expose your eyes to the light present at both dusk and…
A circle of women with a mission can save the world! Today being International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to surround yourself with the women who inspire you every day.⠀ International Women's Day unifies tenacity and drives action for gender equality while celebrating the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women from history and modern day. Today of…
Life is full of transitions and metamorphosis. There is something beautiful and inspiring about the butterfly which has become a symbol within society for change. Embracing change, whether internal or external, is critical for our own evolution. Change can be a powerful force for growth, but let’s face it, change can also be difficult to deal with. Some changes slowly…
Did you know that the characters in "The Golden Girls" were supposed to be in their early 50s? As a woman in her late 50's I would describe myself as many things but not one of them would be synonymous with Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, or Sophia despite how much I loved the show. . Western vocabulary lacks a revered word…
Many patients in my practice tend to walk out of my office with their ears adorned with small gold beads in their ears. But it isn’t an accessory, they are ear seeds which is actually a form of Auriculotherapy, a system in Chinese Medicine also known as ear acupuncture. In TCM, the ear represents a microsystem of the human body,…
Sometimes your body just needs a little extra love, and cupping is a great tool to help give your body the care and attention it deserves. At our office, we adore our heart-shaped love cups, but this love goes way beyond a cute Instagram opportunity. Within recent years, cupping has had a resurgence thanks to athletes and popstars posting their…