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What causes psoriasis?

Bradenton Natural Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), psoriasis is believed to be caused by a combination of factors, including external triggers and internal imbalances. External triggers may include exposure to cold, dry weather, wind, or excessive heat, as well as physical or emotional stress, injuries, or infections. These factors can disrupt the body's natural balance of [...]

Superfood that I forgot about!

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 [...]

Significant improvement in energy and dizziness; also Alzheimer’s heavy metals & mold, and Strep A & the heart

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 [...]

How Acupuncture Affects Holistic Health

Acupuncture is one of the most popular and recognizable traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods, although many Americans remain in the dark about how this therapy can help them in their holistic health journey. The use of needles, pressure, and heat promotes healing in various regions of the body and has proven to treat many types of pain successfully. We [...]

2022-12-14T00:26:29-05:00Acupuncture, TCM|

Discover These 6 TCM Treatments

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involves ancient and natural healing methods that recognize the cohesive and unbreakable relationship between the body, mind, and spirit. TCM offers many therapeutic methods designed for patients to achieve and maintain optimum health. Although used for centuries, these methods are still largely unfamiliar to those accustomed to Western-style medicine. In this article, we take a [...]

2022-11-25T00:26:49-05:00Acupuncture, Qigong, TCM|

Everybody Stay Calm! Cultivating Serenity

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 [...]

8 Benefits of Dong Quai

While it may not be well known outside the holistic community, Dong Quai is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's acknowledged as a valuable health supplement for women, most often used for hot flashes and estrogen balance.

2022-08-06T20:45:25-04:00TCM|

4 Real Benefits of TCM

TCM is a comprehensive natural medical system designed to repair your body’s own healing mechanisms. It is physically and psychologically beneficial in many ways. Here are just four unique advantages of incorporating TCM into your total health regimen. 

2022-04-20T16:22:03-04:00TCM|

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions Through TCM

New Year's resolutions require motivation, and those who commit to them often struggle to stay on track. Resolutions typically require forming a new lifestyle habit, which is one of the hardest things for humans to do.  We don't often make a connection between a healthy body and a strong mind, but ensuring that the body is in balance is an excellent way to begin.  Most resolutions are geared towards better health and nutrition, improved relationships, ending addictive habits, and more proactive goal-setting, making them a genuinely admirable pursuit. This year, we suggest a new and innovative way to make - and keep - your 2022 resolutions and create a better life. 

2022-01-24T17:23:31-05:00Acupuncture, TCM|