Acupuncture and herbs can bring extraordinary benefits to the cardiovascular system, usually before any structural damage can occur. One of the reasons acupuncture is so effective is because of how it moves the blood. he heart and the cardiovascular system are vital whether you are male or female; however, we tend to associate cardiovascular disease with men, particularly between the ages of 50-60 years old. The factors that steer men toward the path of heart disease are lifestyle related. We … [Read more...] about Treating Men’s Cardiovascular Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Katie Borchert NMD
Women’s Health, Part I: Highlighting the Liver
The way modern medicine addresses women’s health frustrates me, both as a woman and a doctor. I think back to what little help I received from my doctors as a teenager with painful cramps and acne. Their solution was oral contraceptives to regulate my hormones. No one said anything about my food intake, exposure to toxins or stress level. Thank heavens I found Naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)! Finally, I gained the knowledge and tools to really start helping women find ease … [Read more...] about Women’s Health, Part I: Highlighting the Liver