How to Nourish and Use Tonics in the Winter
By Candace Liu, LAc, B.Med, MSOM, DAOM In order to withstand the cold temperatures in winter, the body needs more energy and good nutrition to maintain physiological activities and improve […]
Self care
How to Use Cabbage for Your Health
By Candace Liu LAc, B. Med, MSOM, DAOM Cabbage Nutrition Cabbage is high in Vitamin K and anthocyanins. Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot and […]
Overeating and Bao He Wan
To combat the feeling of overeating after the Thanksgiving feast we usually pop a few Tums and take a nap. On the other hand, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) uses perfectly […]
Quick and Easy Meditations
The holiday season commences next week! I know, I was surprised, too. Thanksgiving is a time to spend with loved ones, friends and family. Despite the holidays being a joyous […]
Xiao Yao San
By Sarah Bartle LAc If you have seen me in the clinic then you probably know I love the herbal formula Xiao Yao San and its cousin Jia Wei Xiao […]
Awesome Apps to Keep Your Health on Track
Awesome Apps to Keep Your Health on Track By Hillary E. Catrow, MSOM, L.Ac. Technology and our constant access to it can get a bad rap. But there are many […]
Summer Diet
by Candace Liu LAc, B. Med, MSOM, DAOM Hot summer days make people want cold drinks and foods. It seems that the food and drinks in the refrigerator are beckoning. […]
The Benefits of Community Acupuncture
By Hillary E. Catrow, MSOM, L.Ac. At Chicago Healing Center, we offer community acupuncture. Which means that anyone can come into the clinic and be treated in a group format. […]
Traditional Uses of Ginger
By Candace Liu, LAc, B. Med Ginger is a regularly used spice in the kitchen but it is also an important herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Nutrition therapy is […]
Building the Potential for Growth
By Hillary E. Catrow, MSOM, L.Ac. Spring is here and if nature has anything to teach us about making changes in our lives it is this: Today may be cold […]