At the heart of Chinese medicine are the teachings that people should seek to create a Way of life that lives in harmony with nature and with one’s environment to achieve greater health.

There is nothing more fundamental to gastro-intestinal – a.k.a. general health - than an appropriately balanced diet. Unfortunately, for many people in today’s world, a confusing and conflicting jumble of fads, marketing ploys and false information often incorrectly influence the idea of a “healthy diet”.

According to traditional Chinese dieticians and physicians, ‘improper diet” is one of 10 causes of disease. As Traditional Chinese Medicine was developing, doctors observed the causes of disease, not merely the symptoms.

When early Chinese doctors began to study the female body, there was a wave of understanding among them that women’s bodies were physiologically unique, and that medical conditions, like reproduction and gestation, made them emphatically different from men.

When early Chinese doctors began to study the female body, there was a wave of understanding among them that women’s bodies were physiologically unique, and that medical conditions, like reproduction and gestation, made them emphatically different from men.

Mamas are truly amazing! For nine months we take great care of ourselves, get doted on by strangers, and have showers in our honor. But after delivery, the care and health of baby takes priority and mama’s health moves to the background. 

Seeking a child is an exciting, rewarding quest. Grounded in ancient theory and practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine is proving to be current and relevant to women and men on their journey towards parenthood. Your doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine is there to help you along the way.

FAM observes and tracks primary fertility signs in order to identify your fertile and infertile times. These methods are used to help achieve or avoid pregnancies as well as to have greater understanding of our bodies and menstrual cycles.

Qi stagnation is mostly associated with dysfunction of the liver. From a biomedical point of view, the liver is the detoxification factory of the body and all substances that enter the gastro-intestinal system initially pass through the liver. From the Chinese medical view point, the liver controls the smooth flow of qi in the body, both digestive and emotional.

Building blood requires two things, specific nutrients that generate blood, and adequate absorption of those nutrients. Absorption of nutrients is maximized by encouraging healthy digestive function or, in Chinese Medical terminology, spleen qi.

To treat dampness and phlegm with diet, two aspects must be considered. Firstly, foods which create dampness and phlegm, such as dairy, processed carbohydrates, sweets and rich or overly supplementing foods should be avoided. Secondly, a diet which supports spleen and stomach functions must be adhered to.