by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 28, 2014 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ginseng, Health, Herbs
Last week, I described the three different varieties of ginseng. Today, I want to explain the available forms of ginseng and where to find them. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginseng is usually used in a formula with other Chinese herbs, rather than alone. A...
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....
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 16, 2014 | Acupuncture, Adventures in Chinese Medicine, Being Grateful, Chinese Medicine, Fear, Forgiveness, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Health, Holidays, Hope, Oprah, tcm007, Uncategorized
As this year draws to a close, it seems like a good time to reflect on gratitude. Or more specifically, what I am grateful for. Here’s why…. I watched a bit of Elizabeth Gilbert on Oprah the other day, and she was talking about how you can create your own...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 11, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Children, acupuncture cartoon, Acupuncturists, Books, Children's Health, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Children, Chinese Medicine and Colds/Flu, Gifts, Health, Qi, Tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Today I am pleased to share an excerpt from a new children’s book ‘Maya & Friends Visit the Acupuncturist’. Written by Samara White, a licensed acupuncturist, and illustrated by her husband, Troy White. I love that this precious book is written...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 30, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Animals, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Pets, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Acupuncture for Animals, Acupuncturists, Animal Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Dr. Daniela Lewgoy, Healing, Health, Pain Relief, Veterinary acupuncture
My dear readers, I have a treat for you today! The work of Daniela Lewgoy, a Veterinarian and acupuncturist based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is featured here. I want to share some of her amazing stories and photos of her work with all species of animals… except...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 29, 2014 | Health, Healthy Foods, Uncategorized
I’m always looking for new healthy food ideas. Here is the latest. These researchers were interested in how different breakfasts affect dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. In this brand new...
