A New Year, a new Iyashi Wellness Health Series! (The previous series on Healthy, Happy Eating the Whole Family Can Enjoy is found here.) This is the Leaky Gut Series, and there will be a total of 12 articles written to educate the public on Leaky Gut - what is it,...
As part of my Patient and Public Education effort, I started an 8-Part Series in Healthy, Happy Eating that individuals and the whole family can enjoy. I believe in the power of education and that even the smallest changes an individual makes, or a caregiver makes...
With the birth of a child, first-time parents are blindsided by emotions and experiences that none of the baby books could ever prepare us to handle. I remember the birth of my son 5-and-a-half years ago like it was yesterday. Usually well-informed and purposeful in...
Summer. Ahhh. All the fun, yummy barbecues, beach/pool visits, movie watching, ice cream eating, good times with friends and family, and travels. I hope you are enjoying the last weeks of summer! But all good things do come to an end. That means vacations are...
How acupuncture, acupressure, and lifestyle shifts can support your child’s focus and emotional balance
UPDATED SINCE ORIGINAL POST (Nov 2017) TO INCLUDE NEW TIPS FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRES OF 2025. I have been treating multiple cases since last week of people being affected by the bad air quality because of the Southern California fires we're dealing with, with...
Summer is a wonderful time to be outdoors and enjoy the sun. Many of us splash around in swimming pools for fun and exercise. Children take swim classes and compete. Swimming is a wonderful whole-body workout and learning to...
It's the time of year we take vacations to enjoy the outdoors, relax and soak in the sun. Although tempting to bathe in the warmth of our giant star, there are a few precautions to take. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It reflects our health and age....
HEALTHY EATING TIPS FOR THE SUMMER ARE A LITTLE TRICKY! Since the weather is warm, you need light, cooling foods. Juicy peaches, sweet watermelons, tomatoes hot off the vine… The right foods are easy to find. One trip through your garden or a walk...
Fall has barely begun but the cold and flu are in full force, and COVID is still going on (though less for right now). I am already seeing increase cases of colds in my office and am helping my patients via herbal telemedicine consults. And this year, we have to...
This is the FINAL chapter of my 12-Part Series on Leaky Gut and Family Health. Part 1: Leaky Gut: What Is it, And Do You and Your Child Have It? Part 2: Leaky Gut According to Chinese Medicine Part 3: The 4 R's to Gut Healing: Removal (Step 1) Part 4: The...
One of the concepts within Chinese Medicine that is just beginning to be understood within the context of Western Medicine is the idea of a Latent Pathogenic Factor (LPF). Just as the name sounds, an LPF is a pathogen (such as a bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite)...
This is Part 11 of my 12-Part Series on Leaky Gut and Family Health. Part 1: Leaky Gut: What Is it, And Do You and Your Child Have It? Part 2: Leaky Gut According to Chinese Medicine Part 3: The 4 R's to Gut Healing: Removal (Step 1) Part 4: The Feingold Diet...