“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…
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AcupunctureEmotional WellnessPeaceful MindVibrant Health
Transforming the Effects of Trauma with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
by Dr. PatriciaIn 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…
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HerbsVibrant Health
Sniffles? Stuffy Nose? Feeling Run Down? Look No Further Than Your (Chinese) Medicine Cabinet
by Dr. PatriciaMany 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…
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NutritionVibrant Health
The Incredible Benefits of Vitamin K: The missing link to bone, dental, and heart health
by Dr. PatriciaFor 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…
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NutritionPeaceful MindVibrant Health
Acid? Alkaline? The Importance of Ideal pH for Vibrant Health
by Dr. PatriciapH 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,…
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Emotional WellnessHerbsNatureVibrant Health
How Your “Scents” of Smell Influences Your Emotions And Nourishes Your Brain
by Dr. PatriciaOne 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…
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HerbsNutritionPeaceful MindVibrant Health
Fabulous Fungi: The Amazing Healing Properties of Mushrooms
by Dr. PatriciaAs 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.…
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Joyful SpiritLoving Heart
Full Circle: Returning to My Alma Mater – Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine – to offer a Commencement Speech
by Dr. PatriciaI 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…
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NutritionVibrant Health
Update on Glyphosate: A Factor in Wheat Intolerance–found in Baby Food, Cereals and More!
by Dr. PatriciaArticle Update, June 2019: Glyphosate Contamination in Still Affecting Foods Marketed to Children Since the original writing of this article in 2017, news broke on potentially unsafe levels of glyphosate…
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HerbsJoyful SpiritNutritionVibrant Health
Introduction to Chinese Tea Culture: Exploring Oolong for Healthy Weight, Heart, Brain, Bones and More
by Dr. PatriciaI don’t know about you, but I am absolutely fascinated by tea—it’s history, many flavors, health benefits, the ceremony around it, how it’s shaped cultures around the world, tea as…