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Now: Lungs, Large Intestines, and Skin & the Metal Element in Fall

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

This the second article in a short seasonal series, which focuses on the body.  The previous article introduced the concept of Five Element acupuncture theory and the seasonal associations of Fall. In the body we turn our attention to the Lungs, Large Intestines, and our skin. It might seem odd that those organs would be…

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You may want to drink that margarita in the shade

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

You’ve no doubt heard of Lyme disease – a tic-borne illness that’s challenging to diagnose and treat –  but have you heard of “lime disease”? Sometimes referred to as Margarita Dermatitis, it is usually seen in summer or during the winter cruise season. Yes, it’s a thing. It can easily be misdiagnosed as a fungal…

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How to up your breakfast game: the gift of a “wet” breakfast

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

By exploring a traditional and versatile Asian breakfast meal called Congee or Jook, you can incorporate enough variety to keep it interesting, transform breakfast into a healthful cooking practice, and even have tasty left-overs for tomorrow! Bonus: Congee is so versatile you can also have it for lunch or dinner! Congee can improve your digestion,…

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“Physician, heal thyself”: how this acupuncturist stays well

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

People often ask me how I take care of myself. “You’re an acupuncturist; do you give yourself acupuncture?” The answer is yes and no. No, I do not usually needle myself because I cannot always perceive myself objectively, so I prefer to have another trusted acupuncturist treat me. It’s nice to be taken care of,…

You have a face mask & hand sanitizer; what happens when the government loosens physical distancing?
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You have a face mask & hand sanitizer; what happens when the government loosens physical distancing?

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

Doctors and scientists realized early on that the Covid-19 pandemic was rapidly expanding because we were experiencing “community spread.”  That is what led to the current Safer-At-Home restrictions. People are still getting sick, the virus is still out there.  So how do we emerge safely back into our communities, even in a limited way, without…