Doctoral Training at the TCM Gynecology Hospital in Huang Zhou, China
Doctoral Fellows John Nieters and Maureen Rozenn at the second affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. For the last month I have been studying in China as part of my clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) and my PhD in Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine with a specialization in […]
Greetings from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China!
Herbal Research— Women’s Health
Dang Gui (Radicis angelicae sinensis) is traditionally used to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce menstrual cramps, strengthen the blood and support overall energy and health. Several studies have found that Dan Gui has both an invigorating and stabilizing effect on the uterus, making it an idea herb to regulate menstruation. In addition it has been […]
Spring Time! A Time for Gallbladder Flushes?
Spring is a time of renewal and detoxification. Spring cleaning is as helpful for your body as it is for your closet! There are many different ideas out there on fasting, detoxification diets, regimens and flushes. Every week I am asked about the validity of gallbladder flushes. Though the specifics vary, most gallbladder flushes encourage […]
Relief from PMS the Safe & Natural Way
Whether you’re a woman, or a man who lives with one, chances are you have experienced “that time of the month.” Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is caused by hormonal imbalances. It is very widespread, affecting 1 in 3 menstruating women. The symptoms can be many and varied, and the list is long, from radical mood swings, […]
Thursday April 24th Guest Appearance on The Balancing Point
I am looking forward to being on the talk radio show The Balancing Point, hosted by my esteemed colleague John Nieters, L.Ac. We will be talking about boosting fertility for both men and women with Chinese medicine, the research I am doing with the Fertility Physicians of Northern California on acupuncture and IVF, liver health, […]
Eastern and Western Hepatitis C Treatment at Cedar Street Healing Arts Clinic
Hepatitis C (HCV) is an epidemic, both in Santa Cruz County and across the country. Today, HCV is the most common liver disease, even more common than alcoholic hepatitis. While fatigue is the most common symptom, HCV can also induce muscle and joint pain, depression and irritability, digestive difficulties, impaired memory, headaches, and immune system dysfunction. In […]