chinese medicine
Nutrition for Heart Health Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. TCM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. TCM nutrition for hypertension emphasizes bitter flavors, sour flavors, and energetically-cooling foods. Incorporating the…
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Grab Dr. Ellie’s Combating IBS Guide Here for FREE! What are the amazing benefits of Ginger? Ginger is a common spice once considered a luxury. Ancient Chinese and Indians used the root as a tonic to treat various common ailments. It originated in Southeast Asia, but since then it has been widely cultivated…
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Stir-fry For Your Health If you are looking to spice up your weekly meals, why not try a healthy chicken stir fry recipe. A meal that is colorful, warm, seasonal and easy to make. In Traditional Chinese medicine and Five Element theory, food is medicine. Not only is food healthy and nutritious biochemically, but it…
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Effective natural options for relief: Acupuncture for migraines Migraine headaches are a bit of mystery to the medical world. This ailment tends to be poorly understood and frequently undiagnosed and under-treated. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, this neurological disease affects nearly 39 million Americans. Migraines are characterized by severe, throbbing pain usually found on…
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Did you know FOOD IS MEDICINE? Let’s take a look at how eating the right foods (and colors) can help spark nutrition! In my practice I see a lot of people wanting to know what to eat and how those foods create wellness. In Chinese medical theory, food is medicine. Food has qualities and…
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Common question: How does acupuncture work? New research might help explain how acupuncture works At Starting Point Acupuncture, one of the common questions we get is, “how does acupuncture work?” One of the theories scientists have held for many years as to why acupuncture works is called the Vascular-Interstitial Theory. This theory describes the idea…
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Natural Treatment Options for Eczema in Bothell A common skin condition affecting 2-8% of adults and 20% of children is eczema also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema is a chronic, itchy, and inflammatory skin condition affecting all areas of the body but most commonly spots appear on the hands, arms, and face. The key to…
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Healthy eating for summer Our approach to health at Starting Point Acupuncture in Bothell is all about balance. Not just addressing the symptoms but looking deeper to WHY you have those symptoms and getting to the root cause. One of the factors we look at is your diet. Are their foods you are eating that…
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What to eat?! Check out our Healthy Eating for Summer Guide Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that is thousands of years old and incorporates many different modalities. TCM theory emphasizes that Mother Nature provides the right kind of food for the right kind of environment. For instance, if the weather is cold,…
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Acupuncture Treatment for Tinnitus: Evidence of Acupuncture Reducing Symptoms of Tinnitus Tinnitus aka constant ringing in the ears. These sounds are not produced externally and can lead to insomnia and depression. Ringing in the ears can be caused by a number of factors including exposure to explosive noises and age. Most people describe hearing either a high…
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