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Lotus plants are well known medical plants in traditional medicine. The root is commonly used as food and has shown to have hepatic protecti

Acupuncture benefits blood flow, range of motion, and inflammation. A randomized study in Germany involving 3,633 patients using acupuncture

In China, a favorite summertime beverage is chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum has been used in Asia and Europe for thousands of years to...

Chronic neck pain may be caused by various issues including muscle strains, joint issues, nerve compression, injuries and other diseases.

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.

Wood ear mushrooms are a delicious edible mushroom used in Chinese cuisine and medicine. Black wood ear mushrooms are a great source of ...

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are a prevalent concern affecting 39 million in the U.S.A and over 1 billion wor...

Our medical campus has posted signs requesting visitors to wear masks, use the no-touch hand sanitizers, reduce occupancy on elevators, a...

With so many apps available to bring you better health and wellness, it’s hard to decide which ones to try first.  Here are some of our f...

Cucumber has been long used in traditional medicine for its health benefits. Cucumber has potential antioxidant, antidiabetic, and lipid low

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common and debilitating long-term adverse effects of chemotherapy. The symptom

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns. Clinical research studies render acupuncture as a safe and beneficial treatment th

Chronic pain is a significant and common complaint in the US. Research shows that both patients and providers are often dissatisfied with co

Perilla (other wise known as shiso) is commonly used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine. Perilla is commonly used for respiratory condi...

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In a 2008 systematic review, advancements in acupuncture clinical research suggested that acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy used t

Pea shoots are considered a super food with one cup of pea shoots providing seven times as much Vitamin C as blueberries and four times as m

Food as medicine is a major principle in the Chinese way of life. Health benefits of several ingredients were discussed in our previous #...

This quick and easy dish cooks in less than 5 minutes. The recipe includes plenty of garlic and ginger to boost the antiviral properties.

Qigong exercises were developed in China approximately 5000 years ago. Modern research shows that Qigong practice may benefit lung function