If you’ve been following me—or any acupuncturist—for very long, you’ve likely heard us use this dreaded word: Damp. If your Spleen Qi Deficiency (fatigue, bloated, loose stool) persists, then Dampness will likely accumulate. Why am I Damp? When your Stomach &...
Smoothies are very misunderstood. So many patients tell me they are blending up frozen bananas, berries, and yogurt for breakfast every morning, in the name of health. (Sure, those ingredients contain a lot of nutrients…but are they what your body needs?) Then they...
Do I need to use sunscreen? Daily exposure to sunlight is SO beneficial for multiple metabolic processes in the body, such as stimulating receptors in your skin to use some of your cholesterol to produce Vitamin D, a key hormone for immunity and reproductive function....
Ice baths, cold water immersion, whatever you call it… Knock it off. Trending in the name of health, these practices are not recommended for most women–especially those trying to conceive a baby. Why are Cold Plunges Bad for Fertility? Many women who come to my...
