by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 25, 2023 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Allergies, Acupuncture and Anxiety, Acupuncture and Back Pain, Acupuncture and Stress, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Allergies, Health, Pain Relief, Spring, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One basic tenet of Chinese Medicine is that we are connected to the local environment and to the vast universe. It follows that, as the world changes, we do well to also change. Our physical and mental health improves if we adapt to the idea of continual modification...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 25, 2022 | Autumn, Chinese Medicine, foods for autumn, Ginger, Health, Healthy Foods, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter, winter squash
Winter Squash is a wonderful food for a cold rainy season. The abundance of this tasty squash peaks in early Fall and is available to early winter. During cold weather, I suggest that you switch from cold, raw foods, such as salads, to warmer, cooked foods, such as...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 17, 2022 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and Surgery, Chicago, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Insomnia, Healing, Health, insomnia, Stress Relief
Did you know that the literal meaning of the word healing is “to make whole”? I like that idea; it is hopeful. Healing might refer to your recovery after an illness or trauma to your body or mind. Chinese Medicine operates on the philosophy that our bodies have a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 18, 2022 | Chia Seeds, Health, Healthy Foods, insomnia, Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c., Magnesium, Magnesium glycinate, Vital Minerals
Magnesium glycinate has been increasing in popularity for several years – with good reasons. However, since 2020, I’ve seen this impressive mineral hit superstar status in my practice. Why? Probably because it effectively addresses many of the health...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 10, 2022 | Acupuncture and The Olympics, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes, Cupping, Cupping and Athletes, Cupping and Chronic Fatigue, Cupping For Pain Relief, Health, Micheal Phelps, Olympics
I’ll bet there are many Winter Olympic athletes who use cupping, but they may be hard to find. We notice cupping more often in the Summer Olympic Games – no surprise – because the athletes wear very skimpy uniforms instead of heavy parkas and snow pants....
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 4, 2022 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and Exercise, Acupuncture and Injury Rehabilitation, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and runners, Acupuncture and The Olympics, Health
The Beijing Olympic Games begin on February 4, fittingly right after the Chinese New Year. No doubt, we will marvel at the new athletes and new world records. The Olympics always provide me with the opportunity to brag about Chinese Medicine because many of the...
