Considering Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be a confusing. It's a hot topic in media and books - and with good reason. The Center For Disease Control estimates that 1 in 3 adults have [...]
Clearing Sinus Congestion
If you've ever had a treatment at Pulse, you've likely smelled the wonderful, clearing Kwan Loong or other oils we use during treatment. Besides soothing sore muscles the fragrances [...]
The Colon – The Official In Charge Of The Drain Ditch
The health of your Colon (or Large Intestines) is not something that should be overlooked. The organ holds the job of letting go of things it no longer needs, [...]
Warm To The Core
Baby, it's cold outside. Now that you have an ear worm to pester you for the day, let's talk about keeping the core of the body warm. The Asian cultures [...]
Chew On This! Why Chewing Is So Important
I have made it a rule to give every tooth of mine a chance, and when I eat to chew every bite 32 times. To this rule I owe [...]
Fabulous Fiber
“Eat your muffin, it’s full of bran—it will make you move.” I’m not sure which was more bothersome at 14, eating the dry, flavorless muffin being presented to me [...]
Autumn’s Energetics–The Season Of The Metal Element
Autumn's arrival shifts the Qi that had been expanding outward (Yang) in the Summer to begin to shift inward (Yin). We glide through Late Summer at the equinox and [...]
Why I No Longer Use Moxibustion In My Practice
Moxibustion is a wonderful Traditional Chinese herbal therapy that's been in practice for thousands of years and is a common part of many Asian medicine (Korean, Japanese and Chinese all [...]
Addressing Hypothyroidism With Asian Medicine
Feeling burnt out or exhausted? Impaired thyroid functioning may be part of the problem. A little gland located in the neck, the thyroid produces hormones that play a role [...]
My Herb Cabinet Essentials
I recently had a client ask me how many herbs were in my personal cupboard. "A lot, but it's only one cupboard." Considering that I've been using herbs since I [...]