Moxa Boats for Hemorrhoids and Gynecological Health This technique uses the smoke from moxa (the Chinese herb mugwort) to help decrease hemorrhoids (and the associated itching) and warm and clear the inside of the pelvis for gynecological issues. This is an alternative to the popular med spa practice of vaginal steaming, but with inexpensive materials in your home’s bathroom. Using the moxa herb this way is traditionally used to treat hemorrhoids, pelvic pain/spasm, infertili

Welcome fall- hold the asthma! Fall is the season of the lungs: The better you take care of your respiratory system, the better your...

We eat Sunrider foods as the foundation of a healthy diet and want to share our favorite products. All Sunrider products are based on...

We've been working on creating online health courses for you to follow along with, and are pleased to announce that the Northstar Chi...

Product Spotlight: Moxa heat pack (image from Amazon). As the weather cools, moxa heat packs can add warmth and relieve pain, cramps, or...

Thank you First Responders! Free acupuncture treatments  Friday, September 12, 2025  from 2-4 PM at The Acupuncture Center 5000 E Market...

Let’s talk about health and youthful appearance with Chinese medicine… Millions of people- from ancient Taoists, emperors, and farmers-...

We are enjoying the “Wild Cocotropic: Wild Superfood Elixir” from Amazon.com as a coffee and hot cocoa stand in. 2 small scoops and a...

Acupuncture is used to heal trauma of the mind and body in millions of humans and animals each year... Check out the video on how Baby...

Summer is here and that means: tons of fresh vegetables! If you're looking for ways to eat more variety- Here's a 1-skillet recipe with 6...

Article from our e-newsletter, which is designed to provide tools and motivation from Chinese medicine to help you live a full and happy...

Here is Tim’s presentation from the 2017 Northstar behavioral health conference in conjunction with the JBER, Alaska military hospital, ​...

Keep health simple... Red light products like Colds No More! can kill viruses and help your sinuses! Check out this amazing technology on...

This July 4th we are thanking veterans for their service with free acupuncture from 2-4 PM at The Acupuncture Center: 5000 E Market St...

Spring is here… Your body is “waking up” for the year: In Chinese medicine the spring season is associated with your liver system...

Don't miss the 2025 Niles Natural Health Fair & Silent Auction! Benefiting the Red Cross Enjoy $25 treatments...

The lying back stretch is a posture used in many health systems to relieve back pain. Simply lay on your back with your knees at a 90...

Patient Todd Maki tells his story of being diagnosed with a rare disorder, undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, being wheelchair-bound...

Dry, chaffed, and cracked hands are a common complaint during winter. Here are ways to keep your hands happy in the cold months: 1)     ...

Acupuncture as Lineage Medicine The practice of acupuncture began around 2,000 years ago. Most acupuncture was practiced in family...