There’s no doubt that grief affects our mental, emotional and spiritual health. But we talk less about the physical toll losing a loved one can take on us. Here we explore what happens to our bodies when we’re grieving, why it happens, and what we can do to support ourselves and our loved ones when we lose someone close to us.

Dealing with insomnia? Can’t stay asleep? Sounds like your circadian rhythm is off. Get some drug/supplement free life hacks to reset your rhythm and sleep like a baby.

Consistent bloating day after day is a sign that your digestion and health need some TLC. Find out the top causes of bloating and how to fix them.

Dealing with constipation or diarrhea (or both!), along with abdominal pain, nausea, urgency or other bowel complaints is one of the most frustrating group of symptoms. Get your life back by treating the root cause of your Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

How is a doctor of acupuncture different than a regular acupuncturist? What kind of training does it take? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Keep your immune system on point during the holidays celebrations and stress with this protocol.

How to diagnose and treat PCOS, including information on the 4 types of PCOS.

Have you been more stressed or anxious since Covid? Or have you noticed an increase in your physical health? Post Pandemic Stress Disorder may be to blame.

Thinking about working with a health practitioner online? Here’s what you need to know.

Your period should really be a non-event. No amount of pain, cramping, PMS, headache, backache or digestive issues is normal. These are all signals from your body that are telling you to pay attention and fix something! Find out how right here.

We made a video! It’s about acupuncture and anxiety, it’s super fun, and there’s music and dancing involved.

Examples and scientific research on using acupuncture to treat dysmenorrhea, period pain and endometriosis.

A selection of some of the research on using acupuncture to treat low back pain.

Read all about the newest research on using acupuncture to treat and prevent migraines.

Holiday cooking and baking is full of medicinal herbs that not only smell and taste amazing, but they’re also good for your health. Find out which ones you need the most this year.

Find out what makes Japanese acupuncture so unique and special.

A list of my favorite books about health. Includes East Asian Medicine books, Western Medicine books and a few on mindfulness as well.

The full story on how AcuMed Spa became Dragonfly Acupuncture & Massage

We could all use a quick, easy way to chill out when stress gets the better of us.

If you’re having any doubts about taking herbal medicine, get the facts here.