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 | Jul 17, 2019 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Allergies, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Sinus Infections, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Common Cold, Headaches, Health, Pain Relief, Seasonal Acupuncture, Stress Relief, Summer
Seasonal acupuncture treatments just four times a year serve to boost our overall health, immunity and can correct minor annoyances before they become serious problems. Acupuncture is popularly known for correcting problems but Americans are less aware of the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 9, 2018 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Stress, Chicago, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Healing, Health, Stress Relief, Winter
1) Reduce stress – This is a winter that could stress anyone and we all know that stress has a negative impact on our minds and bodies. Acupuncture reduces stress quickly and safely. According to Chinese Medicine stress causes your energy to stagnate, just think...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 30, 2015 | Breach babies, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Fertility, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Health, Immunity, Meridians, Moxabustion (Moxa), Pain Relief, Stomach 36, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter, Yin and Yang
Using Moxabustion (Moxa) is a common practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a treatment that you may find helpful. In Chicago, where I live with about 2.7 million other people, we get pretty cold in the winter. Our long, icy season provides the perfect...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 7, 2015 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Common Cold, Flu, Health, Immunity, Stomach 36
Stomach 36, called ‘Zusanli’ in Chinese and ‘Leg Three Miles’ in English, is the point I recommend most often for my patients to use at home with acupressure. Acupressure is pressure applied to an acupuncture point. In the office, acupuncturists also rely on this...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 17, 2014 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Ginseng, Health, Stress Relief
Did you know there are different types of ginseng and they are all considered potent herbs for helping the body adapt to stress – both mental and physical. Ginseng is best known for its ability to stimulate your immune system and fight fatigue and stress....
