Food as Medicine: Stir-Fried Celery and Fresh Lily Bulb
Fall is the best time to harvest fresh lily bulbs. Lily bulb has long been used in Chinese medicine for its soothing and clarifying...
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- Sep 2
Food as Medicine: Stir-Fried Mountain Yam with Beef
Mountain yam is a root vegetable native to East Asia that has commonly been used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat various ailments....
- Aug 25
Acupuncture Treats Joint Pain
Acupuncture has been shown to be highly successful in reducing a variety of pain-related conditions. More specifically, it has been...
- Aug 18
Acupuncture Treats Menopause
Research shows that acupuncture can treat many common symptoms of menopause including, but not limited to, hot flashes, night sweats,...
- Aug 14
Food as Medicine: Anti-Aging Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a quick and easy way to introduce nutritional health benefits into your meals. This oatmeal recipe highlights the benefits of...
- Aug 2
Acupuncture Treats Inflammation
Inflammation can become chronic and lead to health problems. Fortunately, acupuncture has been shown to reduce the effects of...
- Aug 2
Food as Medicine: Stir-Fried Luffa with Egg
Luffa, also known as sponge gourd, closely resembles cucumber or zucchini. With its mild and slightly sweet flavor profile, luffa is a...
- Jul 19
Acupuncture Treats Osteoarthritic Pain
Acupuncture has been shown to significantly reduce pain, improve functional mobility, and improve quality of life for patients diagnosed...
- Jul 13
Food as Medicine: Aloe Vera Salad
Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a long history of medicinal use. With its mild and sightly sweet flavor, it is also a versatile...
- Jun 19
Free Parking
For our patients who are able to walk a block to our office, there is free parking across the street at Walter Johnson High School...
- Jun 19
Food as Medicine: Miso Clam Soup
Miso Clam Soup is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a light meal or healthy snack! The combination of miso paste and clams make...
- Jun 13
Acupuncture Treats Sciatica
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective at treating sciatica, where other treatment methods may not have had success. Many of those...
- Jun 2
Food as Medicine: Cool Cucumber Soup
With the warm weather upon us, cool cucumber soup is the perfect healthy dish to stay refreshed and hydrated during this summer!...
- Jun 1
Acupuncture Treats Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammatory condition that is typically caused by the swelling and irritation...
- May 22
Food as Medicine: Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup
Shiitake mushrooms have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, as they are believed to boost both health and longevity. With...
- May 22
Acupuncture During Breast Cancer Treatment
Acupuncture has been shown to have numerous positive effects for those undergoing treatment for breast cancer or any form of...
- Apr 26
Acupuncture & Photobiomodulation Therapy Treats Pain
Both acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy have been shown to be effective for alleviating pain and inflammation. At Bethesda...
- Apr 26
Handcrafted Seasonal Medicinal Tea Blends
We have updated our seasonal tea blend! Our new selection of hand-blended teas contain organic ingredients: goji berry, long yan, rose,...
- Apr 24
Food as Medicine: Lemongrass Chicken
Lemongrass is used in many Asian cuisines for its distinct flavor and nutritional benefits. As its namesake suggests, lemongrass has a...
- Apr 5
Food as Medicine: Wild Ramps
Wild ramps are a favorite among chefs due to their unique flavor profile: they taste like a combination of onion, garlic, and scallion!...
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