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As many of us know, kudzu grows rampant around these parts in WNC. Kudzu is actually native to Japan and southeast China. It was first introduced to the United States during the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 where it was touted as a great ornamental plant for its sweet-smelling blooms and sturdy vines. From the 1930s … Read more

We use a lot of essential oils (EO) at EAWB, including eucalyptus and lavender in the treatment rooms.  Essential oils are another way that you can get the remedy you need from the natural world around you.  Essential oils are really special and unique because they are considered the essence, and the potential of the … Read more

By default, all TCM practitioners are neurology specialists because all of our clients have a nervous system.  In addition to treating pain and psycho-emotional concerns, like anxiety and depression, many acupoints treat and directly affect other neurological conditions. We achieve great results in the treatment of different neurological issues such as: loss of consciousness, persistent … Read more

Now that Spring is in full swing, there are a lot of people enjoying camping, hiking, riding, dancing, climbing, etc.  It is super fun to be outdoors taking in all the sights, smells, feels, and vibes of nature. With this increase in activity comes a greater number of allergies and injuries and other unexpected stuff, … Read more

We are very excited to start offering light therapy treatments at EAWB! We will be using a Celluma Light Therapy system. Light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), phototherapy, or low-level light therapy, has a wide array of clinical applications.  We can use phototherapy for systemic imbalances like sluggish circulation or poor wound healing.  It … Read more

In acupuncture, there are points known as Horary Points. They are also called Command Points. Horary Points are the Element point that corresponds to the Element of the Meridian. For example, the Earth Point on an Earth Meridian (Stomach-36 or Spleen-3), or the Metal Point on a Metal Meridian (Lung-8 or Large Intestine-1).  Horary Points … Read more

Picture the human body as a tree, where the torso and abdomen represent the trunk, the upper limbs are the branches, and the lower limbs are anchoring the tree into the ground.  Our feet can be seen as the place that connects to the Earth, and from where the roots grow and descend. The feet, … Read more

Goji Berries, Gou Qi Zi in TCM, are becoming a popular superfood here in the West. However, they have been a staple of Chinese Medicine for thousands of years! From a more functional medicine point of view, goji berries are famous for being a great source of antioxidants – helping to reduce free radicals that … Read more

Ginger!!! What do you know about this magical medicinal? In TCM, ginger rhizome is used in SO MANY classical formulas. It is considered royalty. There are several ways in which ginger is used: fresh slices, dried pieces, baked pieces, prepared pieces (fried in something like honey, wine, or vinegar), the peel/skin of the plant, and fresh juice. … Read more

When someone asks me what this point does, I usually respond, with “this point does sooooooooo much”.  It may not be my finest teaching moment, but it really is hard to sum up the  power and beauty of the acupuncture point known as Lung 7, Lie Que, which translates as “Broken Sequence” and derived from … Read more