Entries by Teal Bassett

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Herbs and Supplements for Healthy Joints

Olson Acupuncture & Nutritional Healing practitioners recommend herbs and supplements for many types of ailments. During the colder months joint pain can be exacerbated. Instead of NSAIDs for pain management, which can have unpleasant side effects, we encourage our patients to learn more about other modalities that are proven to alleviate pain, swelling, and stiffness. Below […]

Treating Joint Pain with Chinese Medicine

In Chinese medicine, joint pain is considered a blockage in the network of channels and pathways of the body. Joint pain, therefore, is referred to as a Blockage or Bi Syndrome. As the name implies, the flow of Qi becomes blocked, and when it persists for long enough, pain and other symptoms appear. According to […]

Lung Support for Fall Season

Tis’ the season for Autumn skies and apple pies! The fall season is also an incredibly important time to focus on the health of the lungs in Chinese medicine. According to Chinese medicine, the fall season is the “lung season” and in order to maintain health and optimize immunity during the winter our lungs must […]

Refrigerator Pickles

Use this versatile and easy recipe to preserve your bountiful harvest of summer. I will mix a variety of vegetables and use this same brine for all of them. Carrots, cauliflower, green beans, cucumbers will all work well. If you’re feeling spicy, add a couple slices of jalapeño! Enjoy! – Teal Refrigerator Pickles 10 Cloves […]

Late Summer, the Earth Element, and Transition

Late summer is associated with the Earth element in Chinese philosophy. This is the season of great abundance and harvest time – food literally ripening on the vine. This is Earth phase at its peak. All of the earth’s energies come back to the core in late summer. Most of our summer vacations are finished, […]

Take Control of Menopause with Chinese Medicine Best Practices

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life marked by hormonal changes that can lead to a variety of symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and insomnia. While menopause is a universal experience for women, the way individuals experience it can vary greatly. To alleviate these symptoms, traditional Chinese medicine offers a […]

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Menopause Symptoms? Try Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is a classical Chinese Medicine formula that purges deficiency heat from the body while nourishing the kidney and liver Yin. This formula is especially helpful for patients who have symptoms such as night-sweating, hot flashes, irritability, insomnia, dry mouth, and other symptoms relating to menopause. Prior to purchasing this product, […]