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Christina Recommends: John Oliver on How the Media Distorts Scientific Studies
In a segment from 2016, the comedian John Oliver highlights how scientific studies are misused by the media to create sensational headlines.
A Guide to COVID-19 From a Practitioner of TCM
John Heuretz outlines the latest news on COVID-19, and talks about ways that you can bolster your immune system using Traditional Chinese Medicine.
How Acupuncture Can Strengthen Your Immune System
Christina explains the basics of wei qi, which is the body’s superficial defense energy that serves to ward off illness.
Dispatches from the Blue Lagoon
Christina and her family visited the Blue Lagoon in Iceland last week, where they tried out the silica face masks, and emerged radiant.
Plants For Beginners—And For Those Who Need Some Love
Lai-Chung Houlihan, a professional gardener, recommends the best houseplants for beginners, as well as for those who need a little bit of love right now.
Is Skincare the New Cigarette? Christina Responds
The personal care industry uses tens of thousands of substances in products, most of which have not been tested for safety—and many of which may be harmful to health. In this post, Christina calls us to action.
What Your Pulse Tells Your Acupuncturist About Your Health
There are twenty-eight different qualities of pulses that can be felt on the wrists, each of which tell an acupuncturist something about your health.
Do You Want To Start a Meditation Practice? Here’s a Simple Exercise
Brogan Ganley, who teaches meditation and mindfulness at Element, shares a simple exercise that will kickstart your meditation practice.
Practitioners of Different Types of Medicine Should Work Together, Not Separately
A pluralism approach to medicine, which incorporates both Eastern and Western wisdom, is the best way to treat patients.
Planning on Spending Valentine’s Day Alone? Here’s Something That Will Bring You Joy
In this simple meditation recommended by Rebecca, one of our acupuncturists, you sit down, and force yourself to laugh until an authentic laugh comes out. In the process, you feel flooded with joy. It works — you should try it!
Fix Your Broken…Trigger Finger This Valentine’s Day
Studies have shown that acupuncture can lessen the severity of trigger finger, a condition in which a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to inflammation around the tendons.
The History of Hand-Washing and Health
You may already know that the best way to prevent contracting a virus is to regularly wash your hands. But do you know the history of hand washing?