If you’re walking in an orchard during the late summer and looking for Chinese herbs, chances are that you’re looking for plants growing on the ground. However, for this month’s herbs, you’ll find them if you look up in the trees, in the form of peaches and apricots. The kernel from each of these stone fruits are a part of … [Read more...]
Moxibustion for Arthritis
In a previous post we introduced Moxibustion Therapy, which is an ancient yet 100% pure modality of healing. There is something rather mystically mesmerizing and relaxing about the Moxa smoke burning slowly and swirling in the atmosphere around you. At least, this is what my patients tell me! The feeling of Moxibustion … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate for Heart Health
Dark chocolate for heart health? Yes folks, you read correctly! Another great reason to enjoy dark chocolate! Keep reading before you have a change of heart, & don’t miss a beat! Scientists wholeheartedly believe that the infamous cacao bean is packed with antioxidants (more so than found in green tea!) and the … [Read more...]
Working with Classical Chinese Medicine
Please join us in welcoming Catherine Zheng to the BodaHealth team! Catherine is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is excited to expand her practice and share her healing gifts with her patients. Read more about Catherine in this Spotlight Interview. Jeda Boughton: Hi Catherine, thank you so much for joining … [Read more...]
Ear Acupuncture – It Works!
Ear acupuncture is a treatment that I use on many of my acupuncture patients for a good reason; it works! Also called auricular acupuncture, ear acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny needles into specific points in your ear to address imbalances and symptoms in different parts of your body. Much like foot reflexology, … [Read more...]
