Best Chinese Remedy for Cough: Traditional Chinese Medicines That Really Work Traditional Chinese medicines have been used for centuries to address respiratory infections and alleviate coughing. Some of the best Chinese remedies for cough include herbal formulas such as Ma…

Acupuncture for Bulging Disc: Can Acupuncture Help My Herniated Disc? Bulging and herniated discs are among the most common causes of chronic back pain. A bulging disc occurs when a spinal disc protrudes outward and compresses nearby nerves, producing back…

Yeast Infections and Chinese Medicine: Causes, Herbs, and Prevention By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAc · Reading time: ~9 minYeast infections are common — up to 3 in 4 women get a vaginal one at some point — and many…

The 12 Meridians in Chinese Medicine: Pathways and Points By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAcReading time: ~10 minMeridians — Jing Mai in Chinese — are the vessel system described in the Nei Jing, the oldest Chinese medicine text. Twelve principal…

Oxalate Dumping: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Avoid It By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAcReading time: ~8 minStarted a low-oxalate diet and feel worse — achy joints, brain fog, flu-like symptoms, rashes? That’s the paradox of oxalate dumping: cutting high-oxalate…

Purple Feet: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Get Treatment By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAcReading time: ~8 minLook down and notice your feet turning purple? It can be alarming — but it usually isn’t an emergency, and it usually has…

Acupuncture for Sinus Relief: A Natural Solution for Congestion and Sinus Pain By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAcReading time: ~8 minStuffy nose, facial pressure, that heavy sinus headache — sinus congestion can make it hard to breathe, think, or sleep.…

Plantar Fasciitis Acupuncture: A Natural Solution to Heel Pain By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAcReading time: ~9 minHave you ever felt a sharp pain in your heel that makes it hard to walk or stand? That’s plantar fasciitis — the…

The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Gallbladder Health Are you struggling with gallbladder issues such as gallstones or inflammation? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may offer a natural and effective way to improve your gallbladder health. TCM is a holistic…

Detoxing Your Body with Acupuncture: A Guide to the Benefits of Acupuncture for Detox By Eduardo Velasco Valido, AP, LAc Feel tired even after a full night’s sleep? Foggy, heavy, bloated, or just “off”? Your body may be struggling to…