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By Dr. Rob Benhuri, D. Ac There’s a moment many of us hit — sometimes in our 30s, sometimes in our 50s, sometimes after stress or illness — where we suddenly feel like the body just doesn’t “recharge” the way it used to. You sleep, but you don’t wake refreshed. You rest, but you’re still tired. Your brain wants to be sharp, but it feels like your thinking got dipped in fog. If you have been to an acupuncturist and told them these symptoms, they may have said that you have kid

Watermelon and pear—two classic yin-building foods that cool and moisten from within. When the body’s yin is low, it can feel like you’re...

For much of human history, illness was seen as something that needed to be released . Pain, fever, or pressure were signs that something...

An early healer draws out stagnation with a horn cup . Long before glass cups lined acupuncture tables or athletes posted circular marks...

Cupping was used every day as medicine throughout history all over the world including in Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Persia and...

The spleen is considered a major organ of digestion in Acupuncture land. Hearing that you have Spleen Qi deficiency  might sound strange...

When we talk about digestion, we mean food as well as experiences - this is often the key to chronic pain In Chinese medicine, the Earth...

The autumn is the season of the lungs. In Chinese medicine, the Lungs  are called the delicate organ . They sit high in the body and...

Many times we see patients with deficiency in the kidneys - what does that mean? In Chinese medicine, the Kidneys  are more than a pair...

If you've seen an acupuncturist, they may have mentioned liver qi stagnation. What does that mean? In Chinese medicine, the Liver  is not...

If you've been to an acupuncturist you may have heard of heart qi - what does that mean? Hearing that you have a “Heart Qi Deficiency”...

By Dr. Robert Benhuri, D. Ac Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help with male fertility issues In Chinese medicine, fertility is about...

By Dr. Rob Benhuri, D. Ac Acupuncture can help relieve elbow pain and get you back on the court Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis ,...

By Dr. Rob Benhuri, D. Ac www.healing-kind.com If you are yin deficient, it is important that you eat more foods that cool and moisten...

Facial acupuncture is getting attention in the wellness world, thanks in part to celebrities like Lady Gaga. But beyond the headlines,...

Looking for a natural way to refresh your appearance and support your health at the same time? Facial acupuncture is a gentle, drug-free...

Struggling with fatigue, low back pain, or bladder issues? In Chinese medicine, these are often signs your Kidneys need support....

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Kidneys and Bladder are paired with the water element. They don’t just regulate fluids, as in...

Looking for natural, time-tested remedies to restore balance and health? Chinese herbal medicine has been trusted for thousands of...

Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, developed over thousands of years alongside acupuncture,...