The liver is an incredible organ. With the capacity to regenerate, it has many functions including filtering waste and toxins from the blood, producing bile for digestion, storing essential vitamins and minerals, and helping to regulate blood clotting and blood sugar levels. The liver works hard for us in its many capacities, and there are…
In recent years, research has increasingly explored the importance of creative expression for mental and cognitive health. In this article, Dr Sarah Nelson, ND, explores ways to improve mental health through creativity.
Have you ever wondered how best protect yourself from illness in the fall, or why you feel like sleeping for long hours in the winter? In this blog post, we’ll cover how to use the Chinese practice of Yang Shen, 養生, Nourishing Life to help maintain your health through winter.
Part 3 of the Hydrotherapy Series. Your nervous system has a profound influence on every part of your life. When it is balanced, you think more clearly, rest more fully, and feel more like yourself. Hydrotherapy offers accessible and effective tools to nurture that balance.
This blog from Heart Spring Health covers the simple act of breathing. There’s more to it than you may think!
This spring, take care of your body by learning how to eat with the season, move in sync with the season’s energy, and alleviate allergies with herbal remedies. Part 2.
Working with nettle invites us to reconnect with seasonal rhythms and the land around us. Harvesting, preparing, and consuming this plant fresh in the spring offers not only physical nourishment but also a deeper appreciation for nature’s cycles.
This article is part 2 in the Making Your Menstrual Cycle Your Friend series. Learn more about your menstrual cycle through the lens of Chinese medicine by observing, feeling, and truly listening to your body.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition, affecting up to 3 out of 4 menstruating individuals, according to the Mayo Clinic. In this article, Dr. Sarah Nelson, ND showcases why PMS isn’t an inevitability and explores foundational strategies to help create a new “normal” for you and your cycle.
Discover the hidden causes of low libido through the lens of Chinese medicine. Dr. Miquella Young, ND, LAc walks you through the importance of sex for overall health and how blockages occur.