Dr. Riley Smith
If you feel like you’re battling frequent colds, a cough that won’t quit, or just seem to be tired all the time, it may benefit you to find time for a daily walk or simple exercise routine. Doing this a few times per week can have many health benefits and help build your immune system. […]
Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM is all about balance. In this ancient system, the key to health is to move through the world in such a way that our bodies can remain in homeostasis, in balance. This idea connects to sleep patterns, what we eat and ultimately the flow of Qi, or energy, throughout the […]
Spring is one of the best seasons to begin eating healthier. Whether it’s adopting a new diet regiment like a keto diet or trying a detox cleanse, there’s no better time than spring. In fact, some of the freshest produce, the most delicious food and the most potent herbs for healing are available at […]
Ginseng is basically the “wonder drug” of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Its shape resembles the human body and can be used for a host of ailments as well as an overall tonic. The three main types of ginseng used are:
You might already know (and its pretty common knowledge) that the Chinese diet is full of vegetables. But did you also know that animal protein is kept to a minimum. Have you ever actually wondered why? Its ok if you haven’t but I think its interesting to know a bit more. Next time you head […]
Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM
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