Andres Vergara, L.Ac., M.Ac. and Michele Collins, Rh (AHG), MPH Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are highly effective treatments for the relief of any and all types of pain. Pain and debilitating chronic pain transcend the simple sensation of hurt. Chronic pain can limit one's activities and deeply affect one's mood. Using Chinese medicine, which is one of the oldest and continuously practiced systems of medicine in the world, we have been immensely gratified to help a wide variety of Continue Reading
Treating Cold, Asthma, and Allergies with Herbs and Chinese Medicine
by Andres Vergara, L.Ac. and Michele Collins, RH (AHG), MPH On the January 29, 2013’s edition of Holistic Healing with Herbs and Chinese Medicine, we discuss the common cold, asthma, and allergies. We presented the causes of these conditions from a Chinese medical perspective, as well as how they can be treated and prevented with food and herbs. We are summarizing that information here. Common Cold What is a cold? In Chinese medicine the explanation of why someone Continue Reading
Herbs and Foods to Support Metabolism and Quell Sugar Cravings
by Michele Collins, RH (AHG), MPH and Andres Vergara, L.Ac., M.Ac. On January 22nd's internet radio show, Combining Science and Chinese Medicine for Sustainable Weight Loss, we (Andres and Michele) talked about the role the spleen and kidneys play in metabolism in Chinese medicine. Keep in mind, though, that we are not referring to the literal and anatomical kidneys and spleens alone. Yes those organs themselves are included, but they are actually the gross manifestations, two of 5 of the Continue Reading