Indoor air quality refers to the air quality around and within a building or home. We often might think of outdoor air quality in relation to health, but indoor air […]
Astragali Radix is a dried root and one of the most widely utilized herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It may also be referred to as “Huang Qi”. Let’s dive into […]
Gui Zhi, also known as Cinnamon twig or Ramulus Cinnamomi, is a traditional Chinese herb that releases the exterior and assists Yang. Diving into the biochemistry of Gui Zhi’s actions […]
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (XCHT) is a powerful Chinese herbal formula. Its discovery was first dated back to approximately 280 A.D. The formula includes Chai Hu, Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang, […]
The intense and sometimes unexpected episodes of a panic attack can be debilitating. Chinese medicine approaches panic attacks by addressing multiple mechanisms underlying this psychological imbalance. A panic attack may […]
Every month many women experience uncomfortable menstrual cramps. This pain is caused by contractions of the uterine lining. For some, menstrual cramps are barely noticeable, and for others they are […]
You may or may not have heard of the growing world of adaptogens. These stress-modulating compounds help your body respond to stress, fatigue, and anxiety. The superpower of these plants […]
When we find ourselves overstressed over a long period of time, adrenal fatigue or ‘burnout’ can occur. Our adrenal gland is responsible for producing hormones in response to stress. After […]
We have all experienced bloating. That feeling of uncomfortable fullness can last for a brief moment or be an every-day inconvenience. Abdominal bloating can be the consequence of “patterns of […]
Magnesium is a mineral not only involved in relaxing our muscles but also our minds. Those experiencing anxiety or any anxiety-related condition are often deficient in magnesium. Therefore, many studies […]
