by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 12, 2020 | Astragalus, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Common Cold, Flu, Health, Huang Qi, Tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Looking for something to support your immune system during these stressful times? Astragalus is an adaptogenic herb which has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate the immune system and fight disease. Huang qi (Astragalus) is well known...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 30, 2015 | Acupunture and Colds/Flu, Astragalus, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Colds/Flu, Common Cold, Miso Soup, Yin Qiao
During the last couple of months, I have had so many people coming into my Chicago acupuncture office complaining of colds and sinus infections, that I thought I’d post some great tips on how to avoid and treat the common cold as well as other respiratory problems....
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 7, 2015 | Astragalus, Autumn, Chinese Medicine, foods for autumn, Health, Healthy Foods, Hopeful Parents, Huang Qi, Tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fall has returned! In this season, nature lets go of its abundant creation of the past year in a grand final display. Leaves turn brilliant colors and drop back to the earth, enriching it to promote next year’s growth. In autumn, we can learn more about...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 26, 2012 | Astragalus, Chinese Medicine, Common Cold, Cranberries, Green Tea, Health, Nitric Oxide, Thanksgiving, Water
Many people wait until the New Year to try to become healthier, but now is the time to start; why wait? Here are suggestions to help you get going. 1. Breath through your nose -> Yes, the beginning can be that simple! Breathing through your nose increases your...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 13, 2011 | Acupuncture, Astragalus, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Famous Quotes, Happy New Year, Holidays, Tongue Diagnosis
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ ConfuciusReflection is the idea that an image or idea comes back to us, such as looking in a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 12, 2010 | Astragalus, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine
The Vancouver Sun recently had an article that made me smile. Danielle Tatarin bar manger at the new chic Keefer Hotel in Vancouver, Canada has been mixing up cocktails with an Asian twist. Below are some quotes from her interview. Be sure to check out the original...
