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What Is Brain Fog?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Having trouble concentrating? Feeling confused and forgetful? You may be the victim of what’s become known as brain fog.

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How Is Temperature Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

By Mo Perry

TCM uses the concepts of wind, heat, and other elemental qualities to highlight the opposing characteristics of an illness, allowing practitioners to restore balance in the body.

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What Are the 5 Vital Substance in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

By Mo Perry

Blood and other fluids make up some of the vital substances in TCM. Learn more about these essential elements and how they are used to achieve health and vitality in the body.

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4 Common Tools Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine

By Mo Perry

TCM practitioners use acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, and bodywork to treat their patients. Here’s why.

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What Is Forest Bathing?

By Courtney Helgoe

Spending time among trees can offer a surprising range of health benefits.

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How Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches the Human Body

By Mo Perry

These five key concepts inform how TCM practitioners treat health conditions.

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What Can I Expect at My First Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Appointment?

By Mo Perry

Are you new to TCM? Here’s what to expect at your first clinic visit.

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How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Support Your Health and Well-Being?

By Mo Perry

More than just acupuncture, this system of healing focuses on a holistic approach to health, and a growing body of research supports its efficacy. Learn how TCM works and how it can treat the whole person.

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How Ryan Sutter Fought Back from Lyme Disease

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

After Lyme disease struck, firefighter and athlete Ryan Sutter took action to find his way back to wellness.

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What Is Circadian Medicine?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Leveraging what we know about circadian rhythms may help us create more effective medical care. Here’s why.

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What Is Healing Touch?

By Courtney Helgoe

This form of energy healing is becoming increasingly common in healthcare settings to support pain relief. Here’s what we understand about it.

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Fecal Transplant in a Pill

By Michael Dregni

Learn more about the first FDA-approved fecal-transplant pill, which is designed to treat C. diff..

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The Connection Between Circadian Rhythms and Overall Health

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Learn how circadian rhythms affect your health — and how you can attune to your body’s many clocks.

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Can You Test For Celiac from the Comfort of Your Home?

By Craig Cox

Yes, but the results may not be conclusive. Learn more and determine if it’s right for you.

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What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?

By Mo Perry

Like celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity triggers a reaction from the immune system, which can range from mild to intense.

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Are You Gluten-Intolerant? Here’s How to Find Out

By Mo Perry

The gold standard for identifying gluten sensitivity is an elimination diet. Here’s how to do one.

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What Is Muscle Testing and How Does It Work?

By Courtney Helgoe

A guide to understanding the muscle tests used by kinesiology practitioners.

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What Is Feldenkrais?

By Courtney Helgoe

Learn how this practice can help realign movement patterns and relieve both acute and chronic pain.

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What Contributes to Chronic Inflammation?

By Mo Perry

Chronic inflammation can be spurred by a broad range of factors — but identifying them can be key to restoring balance.

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Why Massage?

With Zac Ellis
Season 6, Episode 16

Many view massage as a luxury or splurge — but some experts argue that it’s an investment in your health and wellness and deserves to be part of your routine. Zac Ellis, certified massage therapist, explains why he suggests adjusting your perceptions around massage, the benefits that can be reaped from the practice, the different types of massage modalities, and how to get the most out of a session.

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How to Use Nutrition to Relieve Acid Reflux

By Stephanie Soucheray

Try these foods and supplements to calm your reflux symptoms.

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