by daniela | Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Patients are noticing increased eye strain and headaches due to increased screen time and computer use. Acupuncture is a great treatment to relax the nervous system and relax facial and neck muscles to counter the effects of computer use. In East Asian Medicine, we...
by daniela | Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
In Part 1, I discussed the Problems of Chronic Stress and how it can damage our health. In Part 2, I will discuss the solutions to prevent chronic stress. What can be done to prevent chronic stress? First, I want to make it clear that there are social sources of...
by daniela | Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
The New York Times reports that Americans are one of the most stressed people in the world according to a 2018 Gallup survey. (Chokshi, 2019) In Part 1, I discuss the problem of stress in our lives. What is stress? According to Dr. Firdaus Dharbhar, director of...
by daniela | Digestion, Kitchen Wisdom, Migraines and headaches, Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Here are some of my favorite warm beverages for the Autumn and Winter Season. Please discuss the use of herbs with your doctor especially if you are on medication or being treated for a medical condition. The teas below are safe for most healthy people at doses up to...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Over my years of practice, I have come to believe that one of the most important aspects of coping with a chronic or acute illness or injury is developing a practice of self-compassion. In fact, I believe that self-compassion is crucial for the healing process. Many...