Tag Archives: digestive health
Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine For Constipation In Mamaroneck
After seeing patients for many years I have found one of the most common complaints about digestion that people suffer is constipation. There is an entire industry around helping people have healthy bowel movements. Fiber supplements, laxatives, probiotics, even prescription medications to help with this common complaint. Some find benefit while others do not. The ones that do
A Chinese Medicine Snack – Fruit Soup
I often tell my patients to eat less sweet food. When I say sweets I mean cakes, cookies, ice cream, chocolate, soda, twinkies, doughnuts etc. According to Chinese medicine excessive consumption of sweets leads to an impairment of the spleen and stomach system. The sweet taste can strengthen the body in small amounts. In large amounts sweets may
Take A Walk After Eating To Improve Digestion
In Chinese Medicine digestion is one of the most important processes that takes place in your body. Proper rest and movement allows your body to digest food and drinks properly. During the day many people eat on the run and after dinner we sit and watch television or lie down. These are poor habits that will contribute to
Adzuki Bean and Jobs Tears Congee
Drinking congee on a regular basis is a great way to gently strengthen your digestive system. It is very inexpensive and easy to prepare. Congee can be used as a supplemental treatment for many different chronic diseases depending on the ingredients that are included. It is extremely easy to digest and if taken regularly it can have a Continue reading
NEVER WALK BAREFOOT ON A COLD FLOOR!!!
Cold is a major disease factor in Chinese medicine. Cold causes qi and blood to slow down and stagnate. This slowing down has an effect on your physical body as well as your mental and emotional body. Cold is referred to as a yin pathogen and overtime will harm the bodies life force or yang energy.