Whether you’re training for your next marathon, competing on the tennis court, enjoying weekend golf, or simply staying active at the gym, injuries can interrupt the lifestyle you love.Many people rely on rest, ice, or pain medication to get through the discomfort. While these approaches may temporarily relieve symptoms, they don’t always address why the […]
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Myasthenia Gravis and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Can Herbal Medicine Help?
If you are living with myasthenia gravis (MG), you know that every day can be different.One day you may feel almost normal. The next, everyday activities such as holding up your head, climbing stairs, lifting your arms, speaking clearly, chewing, swallowing, smiling, or even keeping your eyes open may require tremendous effort.Because muscle weakness in […]
San Fu Therapy: Why Summer Is the Best Time to Prepare Your Body for Winter
The superior physician treats disease before it arises; the inferior physician treats disease after it has occurred. Every summer, there’s a short window when Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners offer one of their most unique seasonal treatments: San Fu Therapy, featuring San Fu Moxibustion (三伏灸) and customized herbalSan Fu patches (三伏贴). Together, these traditional treatments are […]