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General Wellness

  • Neck Pain From Texting

    Text Neck? Try Tui Na and Tai Chi

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    Let’s face it, we all use our phones A LOT. It comes with modern life, but it also means we’re constantly looking down. This unnatural position adds strain and after a long day, you’re probably feeling the effects of this.

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  • Baby Feet

    5 Baby Steps You Can Take to Lead a Healthier Life

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    You’re probably familiar with the phrase “Your body is a temple.” The saying itself is trite, but its significance and import are still clear: Listen to your body and treat it well if you want to live a happier, healthy life. But have you ever wondered how to do that exactly? Learning to read and listen to your body takes time and patience, and no one really teaches you how.

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  • A Woman Walking To Subway

    Chinese Medicine To Combat Harmful City Living

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    If you’re an urban dweller, you’re constantly surrounded by sirens, smog, and probably smug attitudes, too. While all that might become less impactful as you get used to it, the stress and environmental pollutants can take a toll on your mind and body over time. In fact, many studies have shown that people born and raised in cities have higher rates of psychosis, anxiety disorders, and depression.

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  • Older Couple Laughing and Jumping

    What Are Blue Zones? And Why Do People Live So Long There?

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    We all want to live long and prosper, right? Well, some people in certain regions of the world have really figured out how to do that. Ever heard of “Blue Zones?” These are the geographic areas where people live the longest and healthiest.

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  • Tiger Balm

    What is Tiger Balm? Hint, it’s not made of Tigers

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    Allow us to introduce you to Tiger Balm. This herbal remedy is said to be a cure-all ointment. With a powerful, yet distinctly familiar smell (think icy hot), it can relieve aches and pains quickly and it helps rebalance your Qi (pronounced “chee,” but we’ll talk more about that later) with it’s tingling sensations that encourage an increase in blood flow.

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  • Chinese Herbs

    Holistic vs. Wholistic: What’s The Diff?

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    Holistic…or is it wholistic? You might have heard this term used at your yoga studio, at your chiropractor’s office, or maybe from that cheesemonger at the farmers market. But what does it actually mean and why should you care? And do you spell it with a ‘w’ or not?

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  • Jujube

    Medicinal Fruits & Veggies You Should Be Eating More Of

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    You know the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctors away”? According to many believers in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the old wives’ tale isn’t far off from the truth. In TCM, food is viewed as nature’s medicine and each item fits into the overall energetic and nutritional system.

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  • Woman Raising Hands

    11 Natural Methods To Boost Your Immune System

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    Flu season is coming, is your immune system ready? The top two months out of the year you’re most likely to catch a cold or flu are February and December. While there’s no true way to guarantee avoiding a cold, developing and maintaining a strong immune system is a good first step. 

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  • Herbs (almost) anyone can grow at home

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    Herb treatments are one of the core pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and have been used for centuries to treat disease and chronic conditions ranging from heart conditions and blood pressure to mental health or the common cold. TCM practitioners will often suggest patients add certain herbal teas, tinctures, or supplements to their diet to help improve overall health.

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  • Beyond Packing: Prep For Travel From The Inside Out

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    Your plane tickets are purchased, and your suitcase is packed, but have you taken the time to prepare your mind and body to travel? The side-effects of your next trip could weigh more heavily than you might realize on your overall health and wellness. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up a list of the best practices rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help you get ready to travel, from the inside out.

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