Yin, Yang, and Riding the Tides of Anxiety & Depression

There is a wide spectrum of emotional and mental health dis-eases, often many of them go hand in hand. And it can be hard to separate what is what....

Fertility Acupuncture Resources

We often hear from women and couples who are struggling with fertility and searching for support but aren't able to get to our Chicago fertility...

8 Evidence-Based Ways that Acupuncture Improves Fertility

So you know what acupuncture is. Your friends are all telling you to try it to help you get pregnant. Maybe you're getting frustrated with your...
Make Your Resolutions Work for Your Element

Make Your Resolutions Work for Your Element

Use the 5 Element System to Help You Make More Productive Resolutions Confession time: I love New Year's resolutions. I find the process of imagining the coming year and writing lists of things I would like to accomplish very, well, fun. What can I say, finding the...

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Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Breech Babies

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...

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Yin and Yang in East Asian Medicine

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...

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Cider-Glazed Carrot and Quinoa Salad

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...

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Herbal Recipes to Fend Off Colds and Flus

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...

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