Dr. Riley Smith
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 […]
I use hand sanitizers a lot in my practice. I normally do not use them a lot in my everyday life outside of work- except for now. There is a good reason for this. While hand sanitizers are great at killing the bad viruses and bacteria, they also kill the good bacteria that naturally has […]
For most people, the change of seasons from winter to spring is something to look forward to. But it also means a time when people tend to get sick or seasonal allergies start to flare up. This can make things miserable for a lot of people. As the weather fluctuates between freezing cold and warmer, […]
In Chinese medical theory, food is considered medicine. Food has qualities and functions biochemically and energetically that target specific organs. Not only that, but the action a particular food takes to benefit that organ in terms of taste, color and temperature is what is included in Five Element theory. Food has a relationship to both […]
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 […]
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure they say. Same holds for plants. What one might call a “weed” other call it medicine. Let’s do a little digging into he powerful dandelion.
Digestion is an incredibly complex task the body performs on a daily basis. For as many foods there are, there are equally as many effects they can have on the body. So much so that nearly 70 million people in the US along are effected by a digestive disorder of some kind or another. Traditional […]
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 […]