Those most impacted by the smoky air from the recent wild fires are adults with chronic medical conditions and children. Especially children that have a history of asthma.

Once air quality reaches unhealthy levels we’re all affected to some degree or another.

In this video, I'll share with you simple, daily things you can do to:

1. Detoxify from smoke
2. Protect Your lungs
3. Relieve symptoms like cough, chest tightness

And I’m going to teach you how to do it naturally, in a way that works wit…

In this video, I discuss the 5-Elements as it relates to how the pandemic is affecting our kids - emotionally and psychologically.

The 5-Elements are a system of correspondences that help us understand the world around us.

As I go through each Element, see if you can identify any signs that resonate with what you're child is going through.

Once you know what is out of balance, then you can use natural remedies like acupressure, AcuPatching™, herbal medicine, energy clearing, etc. to…

If you're going to be out in the sun for a prolonged period, it's important to wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn.

It's important to help our kids avoid skin damage since even as few as 5 sunburns put us at greater risk for skin cancer later in life. 

But you're probably wondering about all the chemicals in them. 

Are they safe? Especially for babies and kids? 

The Environmental Working Group reports that at least a quarter of the sunscreens they tested would have been effective without addin…

Anxiety is increasingly common in children and teens today. Over 4 million children in the United States between ages 3 and 17  are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and many more suffer from anxiety.

According to the CDC website:

When children do not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Examples of different t…

Coronavirus (and other pathogens) are scary. COVID-19, in particular, has already killed thousands worldwide and infected over a million.

It's a tragedy that people have lost their lives, and we ought to do everything we can to mitigate its spread.

It's important to follow the health guidelines you receive from your local government officials to help keep yourself and your family safe.

But... in this video, I share a coronavirus perspective you may not have heard.

A piece of the conversation…

AcuPatching™ combines the power of acupuncture point stimulation with the benefits of light therapy in a painless "acupatch" that's perfect for everyday, at-home care.

With a whole line of patches that initiate biochemical responses that promote health and wellness, AcuPatching™ is perfect for people of all ages. Watch this video to learn what AcuPatching™ is, what it does, how it works, and why I recommend it to all my acupuncture patients. 

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In this video, I will teach you two of the BEST, most POWERFUL acupuncture points (or acupoints) for immunity. 

These acupoints strengthen Wei Qi, a similar concept as the immune system in Western medicine, so the body will be better equipped to stay well and fight off illness.

If you do succumb to illness, you can also use these acupoints during your recovery to address post-viral fatigue and lingering respiratory symptoms. 

There are 2 ways to stimulate these acupuncture points at home.

Firs…

What home remedy can I use for an ear infection that is safe and effective to help avoid antibiotics?

I recently had a 5-year-old patient, Ryder, come in with a ruptured eardrum that required surgery, but before he could have the surgery he needed to clear a recalcitrant bacterial and fungal infection.

The infection had been going about 4 months, but the last 2 months it was chronic, severe, and not responding to antibiotics or antifungal medications. He would wake up in the morning with foul-…

Acupoint stimulation offers a safe, effective treatment option for treating a fever at home naturally without medication.

A child has a fever if their temperate is 100.4°F (38°C) or above. Fever of 102°F (38.9°C) and under can generally be managed without medication.

If possible, I recommend avoiding drugs like, Tylenol or Advil, unless a child is in severe discomfort, pain or is delirious. 

Research studies show there is an association between early life intake of Tylenol and increased rate…