By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc One of the first things many of my patients hear from me when they present to my office with sprains, strains, arthritis, or other musculoskeletal injuries is “Don’t ice it!” Influenced by Chinese traditional medicine...
A carrot poultice is a great way to soothe a sore throat and is easily prepared in your own kitchen. Poultices are simply medicinal ingredients spread onto a cloth and applied to the body to help draw out toxins, soothe inflammation and help fight infections. Carrot...
One of the hardest parts of our modern lifestyles is the way most of us see sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. But if you suffer from insomnia, you’ll start to understand just how much we need sleep to function at an optimal level. Insomnia actually affects an...
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, L.Ac The winter season is an important time in ancient Chinese philosophy, and the winter solstice marked a crucial transition in nature and in human life. Chinese medicine principles are based on the rhythmic cycles of nature. The more we are...
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, N.D. Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced (I prefer white sweet potatoes) ½ yellow onion, sliced 1 (14oz) can of coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon dried basil salt and...
It’s that time of year again, there’s a chill in the air and the mornings require a little something extra to help warm you up. If you’re looking for a healthier spin on a yummy holiday drink, try this simple peppermint mocha recipe! Peppermint Mocha...
