Lynn Jaffee

We all want to live a long time, just as long as we're relatively healthy.  While there are no guaranties, there are some things you can do to stack the deck in your favor.  Here is a list of tips for healthy aging compiled from what I've learned from my patients, Chinese medicine, the scientific community, and some plain common sense.

Yes, there is a safe, effective, and drug-free way to treat depression! It is through the use of acupuncture, which can calm your spirit and level out energetic and emotional imbalances.  If you suffer from depression, read on for some information about acupuncture, as well as five natural and drug free things you can do on your own to help relieve your symptoms.

In Chinese medicine, frequent miscarriages are often the result of sinking Qi, or energy. There are a number of tools an acupuncturist can use in treating this condition, including acupuncture and the use of herbs to strengthen the holding function for a full-term, healthy pregnancy.

If you’re like most people, you want to be as healthy as possible. You probably also realize that what you eat plays a big role in your health and how you feel. We are constantly bombarded with messages, ads, and Oprah segments on miracle foods, and amazing diets. However, the reality is that with some simple guidelines, you can eat healthfully without a lot of effort or crazy diets.

There is nothing worse than a shower drain full of hair, especially if it’s yours and it’s falling out fast. Or perhaps you run your fingers through your hair and come up with a handful. Your hairbrush is full and you’re finding stray hairs – lots of them – on your pillowcase. If your hair is falling out, here is some information for keeping it where it belongs—on your head!

Do you know how well your acupuncture practice is really doing? Do you know your income, expenses, cash flow, taxes, and how many patients you see each week or month? Keeping track of these things can make or break a small business and are important for a number of reasons.

You’ve got what feels like a three-alarm fire under your ribcage or at the top of your chest. Maybe you just overindulged in a gourmet meal or knocked down a chili dog with the works. You belch; maybe drink a little water, but the fire burns on. That after-dinner hell you’re experiencing is most likely heartburn. There’s good news, however, read on for some tips on quenching the heat of heartburn.

Food therapy is an important and effective part of Chinese medicine, and for good reason—it's inexpensive and can be practiced at home. Healing with food is based on a number of principles, including choosing foods that are easily digested and appropriate to your particular health issues. During certain times of the year, the temperature of foods can make a difference in how you feel and your overall health. This is especially true during the hottest weather of the summer.

In 1971, a man by the name of James Reston was visiting China and became sick. He was taken to a hospital and diagnosed with appendicitis. Shortly after, Reston underwent surgery and his appendix was removed, setting off a chain of events that is responsible for the mushrooming interest and acceptance of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the United States.

If you've ever had tennis elbow, tendonitis, an infection, or any condition that ends with "itis", you are no stranger to inflammation. Find out what’s behind the inflammatory process, how it affects your health, and what you can do to cool the fires of inflammation.