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TCM Fire Cider Recipe with Chinese Five Spice
TCM Fire Cider Recipe with Chinese Five Spice

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, M.D., M.S. & Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Nov 30th 2020

Fire cider (also known as fire tonic or fire brew) is a type of folk remedy made from pungent, immune-supportive herbs and spices prepared with raw apple cider vinegar and honey. Popularized by Ros … read more
Congee Rice Recipes & Variations for Digestion
Congee Rice Recipes & Variations for Digestion

Posted by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Nov 25th 2020

When our gastrointestinal tracts aren’t operating normally, it can make our minds, emotions, and whole bodies feel out of sorts. Maintaining digestive well-being is a matter of balance, of understa … read more
Panax Ginseng for Balance, Vitality & Focus
Panax Ginseng for Balance, Vitality & Focus

Posted by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. on Sep 30th 2020

Panax ginseng is among the traditional Asian herbs that has broken into the mainstream Western supplement lineup, and it’s easily found health food stores, from practitioners, online, or even in sw … read more
Why Translating TCM is Key To Your Clinical Success
Why Translating TCM is Key To Your Clinical Success

Posted by Rob Krassowski, DAOM, L.Ac. (FABORM) on Feb 9th 2018

We've all been there — you're trying to explain to your patient why their green smoothie diet isn't really all that good for them, and you end up starting with "So in Chinese medicine we believe in … read more
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