by Michelle Hughes | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
20 Easy Tips to Improve Digestion and Increase Energy Wouldn’t it be great if you could have more energy and not feel so bloated and blah all the time? I remember when I was in my first year of Chinese medicine school and working four nights a week at a restaurant. I...
by Michelle Hughes | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
In traditional Chinese medicine, we treat according to the seasons and environment. As the winter season approaches us we recognize that it is a time of hibernation and rejuvenation, it is a time to slow down, look inward and nourish our bodies with warm food and...
by Michelle Hughes | Nov 9, 2018 | stress and Chinese medicine
What can You do to Manage Stress? Acupuncture releases endorphins and serotonin within the brain and has a deep relaxing effect on the body, many people fall asleep while the needles are in. A medical study done at the University of California found that acupuncture...
by Michelle Hughes | Oct 9, 2018 | Cosmetic Acupuncture
Anti-aging with Traditional Chinese Medicine Cosmetic Acupuncture- why I love it so much. Cosmetic Acupuncture not only improves the appearance of you skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and brightening the complexion naturally without any fillers and chemicals,...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 8, 2018 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Do You Know What Your Period Is Trying To Tell You? Did you know that when you come in for a treatment and assessment with your Chinese medicine practitioner they will probably ask you questions about your period? Questions you may never have had before, never...
by Michelle Hughes | May 17, 2018 | pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Post Natal Care Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the post natal period is a very important time for determining the future health of the new mother and infant. The Chinese call this the “Golden Time” and suggest that the new mother should have a minimum of...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 1, 2018 | TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
No one said it was easy- but if you can find an extra 15 minutes in your day, these daily rituals can change your life!! I am a huge fan of daily rituals: I do mine in the morning but anytime of the day will work as long as you make it a habit! They are so great for...
by Michelle Hughes | Dec 4, 2017 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Whenever I am out and meeting new people and they find out my profession as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine inevitably they mention that they have always wanted to try acupuncture but they have never had…….. a sore back, a sore neck, or been sick enough to...
