Avgolemono ("egg-lemon"), is the name of this lemony delicious Greek chicken soup! Traditionally, rice or orzo pasta is used in this...

Did you know that an alarming 2 billion people throughout the world are deficient in zinc?! Zinc is an essential mineral that can only...

Is your diet lacking vegetables or is your protein lacking a side-kick? This recipe is a great solution! As you may have noticed, I...

You've been contemplating about making your life "healthier"and you understand the concept and the benefits, but maybe you're struggling...

The holiday season is the most common time of the year to put on a few pounds. We start to shift our focus and routines to sharing time...

If you are on a paleo or keto diet, you probably think chili is a meal you will have to forego. Traditionally, chili contains beans;...

Chinese herbal medicine can be a wonderful alternative or adjunct to pharmaceutical drugs, especially in patients with depression. Often...

Pumpkin Seeds Who doesn't love a salty, crunchy treat? Pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack and a great source of magnesium and zinc...

Collagen is all the rage right now and it’s no wonder – the benefits are spectacular! In a world where the quest for youthful vitality is...

In the autumn is when most of us start our baking. It also makes it difficult for many of my patients to avoid the temptation of baked...

In Chinese medicine, when we treat headaches, we first search for the reason why. We all know that taking an ibeuprofen might...

Wrinkles and fine lines develop naturally as we age due to loss of collagen and elastin and repeated facial expressions, but did you know...

Khai Jiao (or Thai Omelette) is a traditional Thai recipe that is a staple in Thai cuisine.

Cosmetic acupuncture is becoming very popular lately and I get lots of questions about it, so in this blog I will cover the most...

Facial gua sha is a traditional East and Southeast Asian healing technique in which a smooth, credit-card-sized board with smooth edges...

Coconut water (Cocos nucifera) is the clear liquid found inside a young, green coconut which is usually about the size of a basketball.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine provide RA patients a complementary or integrative solution that is safe and cost-effective.

Zheng Xie Gu Shui, also translated as "Evil Bone Water" is a very strong topical Chinese herbal liniment which has been used in...

What is Electro-acupuncture? Electro-acupuncture is the use of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles to enhance clinical results....

I have to admit, I have a weakness for salt and vinegar chips. Craving that flavor without the starchy potato and unhealthy oils, I found...