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 | Jun 3, 2019 | Chinese Food Therapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Gou Qi Zi/Goji Berries, Green Tea, Guest Bloggers, Health, Recipes, Summer, Tea
Here in Chicago it is thrilling to finally have some warmer weather! In this post Cathy Margolin, the owner of Pacific Herbs, shares two delicious, easy recipes for cooling drinks, perfect for Summer weather. Even better, both are much healthier than your average...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 19, 2015 | Acupuncture and Digestion, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Chicago, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Herbal Research, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and The Menstrual Cycle, Fertility, Foods for Fertility, Ginger, Health, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods, Menstrual Cycle, Nausea, Tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Medicinals, Videos
“Drink Ginger tea” this is one of the most common suggestions I make in my Chicago acupuncture practice. Don’t underestimate ginger just because it isn’t the fancy favorite of TV Chefs. Ginger root is a common herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 14, 2015 | Blooming Tea, Chinese Medicine, Eye pillow, Gifts, Green Tea, Health, Holidays, Pain Relief, Pillows, Stress Relief, Tea, Traditional Medicinals
Blooming Teas – It’s beautiful, unique, tasty, healthy and great for parties. An Eye Pillow – I love these, and use one almost every night. It feels super relaxing and helps shut out any extra light. Teas From Traditional Medicinals – My...
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 | 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...
