Getting to Know: Jenny Wong

Q: What do you do at Element and how long have you been there? A: I am an esthetician at Element (which means I give facials & do waxing). I’ve been part of the Element team since December 2012. Q: Tell us a little bit about your backgroundโ€ฆ and how you came...

10 Reasons to Try Acupuncture Today!

1. Increase energy: Acupuncture helps balance the body by affecting the endocrine system and decreasing inflammation. A balanced system means more energy. 2. Decreases pain and increases range of motion and flexibility: Acupuncture releases endorphins to help relieve...

From the Practitioners: Toxic Beauty

Our beauty industry is saturated with โ€œmiracle curesโ€ for aging, acne, and sun damage, among others. This industry, coupled with our instant gratification society, has become obsessed with the next best product that promises instant youth, sun-kissed but sun-protected...

A Healthy “Wei” to Fight Spring Allergies?

Spring has arrived (finally), and for many people intense allergy symptoms have descended with a vengeance. When the immune system is functioning properly, the body should not experience these symptoms or illness. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the immune...

From the Practitioners: To Juice or Not to Juice?

Many of us today want to optimizeย our health, and our diets are often one of the first places to start. One great option for increasing our overall health through diet is to consume fresh juice. While itโ€™s possible to get many different types of juices in a store, I...

Integrated Medicine Finds a Home in Cleveland ย 

Three cheers for the Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit, multi-specialty academic medical center, that offers clinical and hospital care and leads the country in research, education, and health information. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it is currently regarded as one of...