Functional/Integrative Medicine

The liver plays a crucial role in TCM, as it is involved not only in physical functions but also in regulating emotions. Learn more.

Meridians, which travel along fascial plains, serve as energetic pathways used by TCM practitioners to restore balance and harmony to the various organs of the body.

Some have speculated that the concept of the Force in Star Wars is based on qi (pronounced “chee”). Learn how it affects your health and vitality.

Having trouble concentrating? Feeling confused and forgetful? You may be the victim of what’s become known as brain fog.

TCM uses the concepts of wind, heat, and other elemental qualities to highlight the opposing characteristics of an illness, allowing practitioners to restore balance in the body.

Blood and other fluids make up some of the vital substances in TCM. Learn more about these essential elements and how they are used to achieve health and vitality in the body.

TCM practitioners use acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, and bodywork to treat their patients. Here’s why.

Spending time among trees can offer a surprising range of health benefits.

These five key concepts inform how TCM practitioners treat health conditions.

Are you new to TCM? Here’s what to expect at your first clinic visit.

More than just acupuncture, this system of healing focuses on a holistic approach to health, and a growing body of research supports its efficacy. Learn how TCM works and how it can treat the whole person.

After Lyme disease struck, firefighter and athlete Ryan Sutter took action to find his way back to wellness.

Leveraging what we know about circadian rhythms may help us create more effective medical care. Here’s why.

This form of energy healing is becoming increasingly common in healthcare settings to support pain relief. Here’s what we understand about it.

Learn more about the first FDA-approved fecal-transplant pill, which is designed to treat C. diff..

Learn how circadian rhythms affect your health — and how you can attune to your body’s many clocks.

Yes, but the results may not be conclusive. Learn more and determine if it’s right for you.

Like celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity triggers a reaction from the immune system, which can range from mild to intense.

The gold standard for identifying gluten sensitivity is an elimination diet. Here’s how to do one.

A guide to understanding the muscle tests used by kinesiology practitioners.

Learn how this practice can help realign movement patterns and relieve both acute and chronic pain.