Here's a question that I get asked all of the time. I'm an acupuncture physician and an applied clinical nutritionist, and I'm the President of Longevity Wellness. I'm Cynthia Clark, and the question is, how do I spend the least amount of money on supplements and on healthcare? This question is really close to my heart because I grew [...]
Why are safe and natural cures for pain relief also so effective? If you have ever experienced pain, or you're over 50, or you're an athlete, then you've probably experienced the frustrating and sometimes debilitating pain that limits your lifestyle. WHY do they work, and what are my favorites? As a triathlete and small business owner, I'm motivated to [...]
Can Chinese herbs be used to treat even severe diseases like anxiety? Chinese Herbs Anxiety Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of health options including anxiety for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They are powerful supporters of mental health, as they approach it from a different standpoint altogether. Here's why: in Chinese [...]
A Heartbreaking Story with a Happy Ending about lower back pain and pain killers Pain killers can cause personality changes and memory issues, but there is good news. Some time ago a gentleman in his mid-40’s walked into my clinic with a story that really hit my heart. In his mid-20’s, when everything was going fine in life, he had [...]
Which sunscreen is safe? I get asked this question a lot, therefore this is the first in a series on Sunscreen Safety. But first - THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to Ironman Texas for Lionfish Central fundraiser! In just less than one week, we're at 84% of our goal! We are SO grateful! There's still time to join [...]
WOW! We have been learning SO MUCH recently! I wanted to take a moment and share THREE of the cases we've been learning and researching over here at Longevity. Why? Everyone has a core value, a belief that is so engrained in them they would do just about anything to uphold. Mine is that I REALLY like people [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) maintains that a proper diet is vital to achieving a healthy yin and yang balance. TCM practitioners understand that "cold" or "cooling" foods can adversely affect overall health and wellness. But before we discuss how these foods may affect you, it is essential to clarify what is meant by the term "cold foods." In Traditional [...]
Western medicine and mental health practitioners view anxiety and stress as purely psychological conditions. However, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) presents a perspective considered unique in the medical community. In TCM, anxiety is caused by imbalances in the body, specifically the "zang-fu organs" or the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Each of these organs plays a known role in [...]
For many people today, brain fog is a way of life, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Western medicine reports show evidence is increasing that nutrition and dietary choices significantly impact mental clarity. However, TCM has long maintained that there is a powerful connection between gut and brain health, and to reach optimum physical and mental health, [...]
Nutrition is essential to a vibrant and healthy lifestyle, and knowing which foods are most nutrient-dense can help you optimize your health and your life. Here's a list with a wide array of vegetables everyone should have in their kitchen.