Sleep is important, it helps our brain function and our emotional well-being. Sleep also helps us make decisions and pay attention. While we sleep our body is […]
Sleep is important, it helps our brain function and our emotional well-being. Sleep also helps us make decisions and pay attention. While we sleep our body is […]
A recent study at NYU has discovered that during sleep our brains may also cleanse itself of toxic molecules. The results showed that during sleep, glymphatic systems […]
Most people occasionally go through periods of restless or insufficient sleep. If this occasional lack or poor quality of sleep lingers on it can affect one’s energy […]
Nothing can make a fun summer trip worse than motion sickness and jet lag. Not only are there ways to reduce the symptoms of jet lag and motion […]
Passion Flower and Sweet Dreams? Passion flower (passiflora incarnate) is a traditional herb which has been shown to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality naturally. Click here to […]
It’s no secret to Acupuncturists that acupuncture can offer great relief for sufferers of insomnia. In fact, most patients report improved sleep even when it was something […]
How Important is Melatonin? We have all heard about melatonin’s importance for our sleep-wake cycle; however researchers have also discovered it is important for healthy blood pressure levels […]
Zizyphus refers to the seed of Zizyphus jujuba, var. spinosa, often labeled simply as Zizyphus spinosa (see Figure 1). The Chinese name for the herb is suanzaoren [suan = sour; zao = […]
Dragon bone is classified as sweet, astringent, and mild in nature. It is taken internally to tranquilize nervousness, calm the mind, and astringe sweating; topically it is […]
Many times, patients categorized with spleen-qi deficiency who have a bleeding disorder (usually uterine bleeding) receive a modified version of this Gui Pi Tang containing herbs with specific […]