Illness occurs when energy flow is disrupted or becomes unbalanced, according to Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist of Four Flower Wellness in Chicago

I Love Getting Acupuncture—But Is It Really Doing Anything? An acupuncture adherent digs into the science. SELF Magazine 2016 So if you go way back, acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, and is based on the idea that health is governed by the flow of...

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Breech Babies

Towards the end of pregnancy, most babies will rotate into a head down position in preparation for birth. Breech, or head-up position, occurs in 3-5% of pregnancies at term, and typically indicates a cesarean birth. There are many techniques mothers can use to...

Licensed acupuncturist Ashley Flores of Four Flowers Wellness in Chicago explains that treating the “Inner Yin” points on the body can enable healthy circulation

"Motherhood," as Marathon Mother Matters 2016 Licensed acupuncturist Ashley Flores of Four Flowers Wellness in Chicago explains that treating the “Inner Yin” points on the body can enable healthy circulation, bringing blood from the legs back to the rest of the body,...

“The results are showing that alternative medicine is beneficial,” Ashley Flores, a Chicago-based acupuncturist and herbalist, told ThinkProgress

With More Americans Turning To Alternative Medicine, Time To Assess Its Effectiveness Think Progress 2015 “I think that people are aware that the results are showing that alternative medicine is beneficial,” Ashley Flores, a Chicago-based acupuncturist and herbalist,...

Yin and Yang in East Asian Medicine

The theory of Yin and Yang is one of the central philosophies in East Asian medicine, and a guide for diagnosis and treatment in acupuncture, herbal treatment, and Asian styles of massage. It is a way of looking at nature and the human body as pairs of opposite, but...

Cider-Glazed Carrot and Quinoa Salad

Packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene, carrots are a great way to have fresh vegetables in your diet year round. With winter drawing to a close, but the bounty of spring not yet upon us, thankfully the humble carrot is available fresh year round. This recipe is...

Herbal Recipes to Fend Off Colds and Flus

As the temperatures turn from cool to cold, and sniffly noses and coughs are all around, having a few protective remedies up your sleeve can help you resist those contagious bugs. There are many herbs and spices that will help the body fight off a cold, especially if...

Squash Soup

One of my favorite parts of fall is the arrival of winter squashes in markets and shops. I love to see all the colors, shapes, and textures of this hearty vegetable. From the humble acorn to the sophisticated butternut, squashes always make for delicious and hearty...

Protecting the Skin in Autumn

According to Eastern medicine the metal element is associated with the skin, and with the Autumn season. As cooler winds hit at this time of year, the skin becomes susceptible to dryness, itching, and other irritations. The metal element, like the skin, represents...