Photophobia, also called light sensitivity or photosensitivity is a very common yet debilitating symptom seen in many ophthalmic and...

In the 5-element theory, Summer, is the season of the Heart which belongs to Fire element and the color red. It is the utmost Yang (hot)...

Sorry to break it to you : the caffeine habit has to go entirely if you are trying to conceive. Especially if you have been trying...

The retina and your eyes are like super computers. The retina at the back of your eye has been found to process about ten...

In the United States, the average age of menopause is 51.3 years, and 11 million women reach natural menopause each year. [1] In Chinese...

A hordeolum or stye is an acute infection of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid, usually caused by a localized infection of the eyelash...

Right before birth, most babies are in a headfirst position in the mother's womb. Sometimes however, the baby is in a bottom-first or...

When the immune system attacks the body and damages healthy cells, vision is often collateral damage. The eyes often give both a patient...

If you have been trying to conceive for a while, you might have heard of the benefits of acupuncture on fertility. Your reproductive...

At taproot, we see patients trying to conceive every single day. Some naturally, some going through IUI or IVF. But the vast majority of...

Here at Taproot, we often get women coming in at the end of their pregnancy asking for labor induction with acupuncture. Often times...

According to the 5-element theory, Winter is the season of "water" element, associated with the organs Kidneys and Bladder (and...

Chinese medicine wisdom insists on being very gentle and mindful with one's digestive system, for nutrition is the source of whole...

Recently, I had the honor to receive Alex as a patient for ophthalmology acupuncture. Alex came to me ta address his Retinitis Pigmentosa...

In Chinese medicine, each season is associated with a pair of organs, a color, a flavor, and a pathogenic factor that causes disease. And...

As holistic medicine practitioners, we believe that the best way to address dry eye syndrome is to combat systemic inflammation

What is Silver-ear mushroom? Silver ear mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), aka Snow Fungus Chinese: 白木耳 Pinyin: Bái Mù Er Tonic herb for...

October is pregnancy loss awareness month. Many women go through this tragedy isolated, but support is available. Your social media feed...

According to the 5-element theory, Fall is the season of "metal" element, associated with the organs Lungs and Large intestines, and the...

The mid autumn festival is also know as Moon festival, and lands on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is celebrated all throughout...