Category: Blog

Read evidence-based articles on functional medicine, longevity optimization, acupuncture, and holistic wellness from Dr. Brandon Bright DAOM LAc.

July 4, 2018

Are Your Eyes Red or Inflamed?

In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver energy flows upward into the eyes. When this energy is flowing smoothly and working as it should, your vision is clear…

July 4, 2018

Eating Right for Your Body Type – Five Elements

Traditional Chinese Medicine, a medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years, views the body differently than modern medicine. When the body is broken down to its core,…

July 4, 2018

Does Your Liver Need a Spring Tune-Up?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is ruled by a particular organ system and spring is connected to the liver. What does this mean? Well, you probably notice changes in…

July 4, 2018

Building Protective Qi with TCM

By: Kim M. Filkins, L.Ac. Everybody gets sick at some point in their life. For some, it’s just a quick weekend thing.  For others, it can last for several days…

July 4, 2018

SSSSHHHHH: ORGAN SOUND VIBRATION

Did you know shushing someone might actually may be beneficial to your health? There are six healing sounds known to Taoist qi gong practice that vibrate specific organs and promote…

July 4, 2018

Alternative Treatments for Fertility

About 10 percent of couples struggle with infertility and an inability to conceive, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For those struggling to have children, fertility treatment can become…

July 4, 2018

Alternative Treatment for IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel…

July 4, 2018

All About Moxibustion

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the TCM practitioner is known…

July 4, 2018

ACUPUNCTURE: NOT JUST NEEDLES

Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles?…