“If you want to be healthy and live to be 100, do qigong” – Dr. Oz Dr. Oz has been instrumental in bringing greater public awareness to various aspects of…

In the many years of clinical practice, leading workshops, and from other incredible opportunities to meet people from all over the world, many people have shared their experiences with me…

Do you feel super tired, lethargic and (dare I say) a bit lazy this time of year? Do you crave warm, richer foods and cozy evenings spent curled up on…

Many of us know that feeling when we are “coming down with something.” For some it is sniffles, others a scratchy throat, coughing, headache, fatigue. Getting extra rest, paying attention…

For decades we’ve been told we must consume loads of calcium-rich foods and supplements to grow and maintain strong, healthy bones. Yet, osteoporosis and low bone density remain prevalent health…

As I write this post, there is a noticeable “nip” in the air, a change in sunlight, and that familiar feeling of introspection that comes with the shift from summer…

pH balance is one of the most common subjects I get questions about from patients, readers, and students. Many of us hear about the alkaline diet, alkalizing water, alkalizing foods,…

One of my favorite things about the beginning of spring is the incredible smells that waft through the fresh air. New tree blossoms, freshly cut grass, daffodils and tulips, and…

As a lifelong student of the healing properties of nature, I have long been intrigued by the unique healing power of mushrooms since I began studying herbs as a teen.…

I recently had the honor of returning to my alma mater – Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine – to deliver a speech to the graduates. Below is a transcript…