Author Archives: Julie Baron
Four Herbs to ingest now for Better Immunity in the Fall
Boosting our immunity requires time. One cannot expect to ingest high doses of Vitamin C the week before cold and flu season and have great success. However, with a some regular care and attention to immunity over the spring and summer months, we can expect great results come fall. The following four herbs have a […]
Nourishing the Blood
Blood deficiency is a common pattern that underlies many ailments in Chinese Medicine. It can be a key factor in resolving chronic pain issues, insomnia, anxiety or depression. It can also be an important factor in many other ailments such as constipation, menstrual irregularities, headaches, migraines or forgetfulness. Nourishing the blood to treat these ailments […]
Magnesium and its role in Health
When you work in a busy health care clinic with multiple practitioners, there are times when you can see public health trends clear as day. Aside from the waves of viruses that roll through during the winter months, one of the more common trends observed is magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical […]
Acupuncture and Pain Management
The benefits of acupuncture in regards to pain management are well known, both in research data and within our culture. Often new patients arrive with some sort of pain condition, willing to try acupuncture as a last resort. While acupuncture intervention is helpful at any stage of an injury, it is best to get in […]
Bedtime snacks for Insomniacs
I know what you’re thinking: Eating before bed is a terrible idea! In general, eating large meals right before bed is a concept both Eastern and Western medicine agree upon. The movement of food through our digestive system is helped along by the things we naturally do during the day, such as being vertical and […]
Connecting Daily with Your Intentions
The New Year is a time many of us invest in our health and in healthy habits. The art of making New Year’s resolutions is a forgiving one that can be adapted to work for you in your own way. There’s no right or wrong way to set resolutions for yourself, but keeping them can […]
What to do when the sniffles hit during the Holidays
The familiar dread of waking with a cold or feeling one coming on during a busy or stressful time is not new to many of us. As soon as you feel a little off, head right over to your local acupuncturist’s office, Chinese herb supplier, or health food store for one of the following gems. […]
Chinese Herbs for Women’s Health
The word is out: Acupuncture is incredibly helpful for treating pain. The best kept secret that should be let out? Chinese herbal formulas are incredibly helpful for women’s reproductive issues. I know. It’s a pretty big claim. I say it with the caveat that I do not believe there is one thing that works for […]
Strengthening the Lungs & Immunity
Chinese Medicine follows the wisdom of natural rhythms. One of the earliest books on Chinese Medicine, the Nei Jing, offers specific examples of how to stay healthy as the seasons change. At the very heart of it, this medicine is about prevention and empowerment. There are many small steps we can take in our daily […]
Don’t be shy…Stick Out Your Tongue
Why Do You Look At My Tongue? It’s a common inquiry for Chinese Medicine practitioners. Maybe not in the first visit, but as patients become more familiar with their practitioner, the question usually arises in some form or another: Why do you look at my tongue? What are you finding? Does it really change? Most […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 