Currently, countries in East Asia, particularly China and Korea, are suffering from outbreaks of COVID-19, otherwise known as the CoronaVirus. While the virus is not a large threat here in the United States, it’s a good idea to take preventative measures to prevent sickness, and to boost your immune system. The following are a few tips to staying happy and healthy!… Read the rest!
A Valentine’s Day love story…
You might think it’s crazy and bizzare, but while we’ve often been told to stay away from eating chocolate, the truth is, chocolate helps your heart health!
Now, I’m not talking about chocolate full of processed sugar and oils, the world has not turned upside down.… Read the rest!
While we are already past the date for celebrating the traditional New Year, many asian countries, the largest being China, follow the Lunar calendar. Thus, this New Year falls on January 25th! They celebrate the year with colors of red and gold, wishing one another great luck known as “fu” and prosperity in the coming year.… Read the rest!
Individual Animal Forecasts for 2020
Rat* – Water Element: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
This is a somewhat stressful year, less so for those turning 60. This is a good year for moving, changing jobs and for starting new projects. Rats will have to work hard but try to save money, as you will spend it easily.… Read the rest!
This holiday season, relax! You deserve it and it takes less time than you think. Here are some suggestions from our Licensed Massage Therapist Melissa.
Acupuncture TreatmentsI have personally used Acupuncture to help reduce my stress and anxiety. Acupuncture treatments vary depending on your symptoms. In conjunction with Acupuncture, Chinese herbs can be used to manage stress levels.… Read the rest!
Many people ask “Can acupuncture help after a car accident?”, well the answer is yes. Acupuncture has many possible benefits to helping with post car accident injuries. In this month’s video we will cover 3 ways acupuncture can help. … Read the rest!
We have a new team member here at Whitney Green Acupuncture. Welcome Eden Choi to the team. Eden has written a short bio to help introduce herself.
I aspire to be a doctor of Oriental Medicine! I was previously on track to go to M.D. school. However, after a study abroad to Kunming, China for a look into traditional health practices, I fell in love with their holistic approach towards medicine.… Read the rest!
Colder weather and more time indoors is upon us and here to stay until late Spring. Keeping your immune system strong is the key to preventing sickness and resolving it quicker during the Fall and Winter months. In Chinese Medicine, we have lots of tools to help boost the immune system and prevent sickness.… Read the rest!
Nutrition tips to maximize sports performance!
Stay hydrated with room temperature water throughout the day. Start hydrating prior to exercise. Drink small amounts of water during exercise. Add electrolyte drinks with moderate to vigorous activities longer than an hour. Avoid caffeine and energy drinks. If you need to replenish electrolytes drink coconut water and lemon water or eat green leafy vegetables, watermelon, bananas, sweet potatoes, oranges.Pre-exercise:… Read the rest!
Here’s our recommendations to keep our Weekend Warriors healthy and active doing the activities they enjoy! Webster Dictionary defines it as “a person who participates in a usually strenuous activity only on the weekends or part time.” We have all met that person in one way or another. It could be you, your significant other, you second cousin or even your next door neighbor.… Read the rest!