by Dr. Tiffany Hoyt, DAOM, M.Ac., M.CHM, Dipl. O.M. For over two decades, Dr. Tiffany Hoyt has practiced all branches of Chinese Medicine at GWCIM, offering a holistic approach deeply rooted in Asian healing philosophy, culture, and life practices. She is accepting new patients for acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chinese nutrition, Qi Gong, and other modalities. …
Author: Dr. Tiffany Hoyt, LAc., a Chinese Medicine doctor at GWCIM You think Thanksgiving is a big travel day? Roughly 2 billion people celebrate the lunar new year– many of them traveling home, which means this holiday heralds the largest annual movement of people on earth. In China, this period is called chun yun (春运) or Spring …
Migraines, affecting millions worldwide, have driven research into effective treatments, including auricular acupuncture. A recent study investigated the effects of needling at the sympathetic point (auricular acupuncture point) on pain intensity and depression levels in migraine patients. Findings A recent study in the Journal of Acupuncture Research compared needling at the auricular acupuncture point (AAG) …
About Ingredients: Did you ever wonder how to use those little red goji berries that are often found in healthy food sections of supermarkets? In fact, there are many recipes in which you can use goji – from muffins and salads to stews and soups. Here we offer our fall recipe: Goji berries and pumpkin …
Spring is here! As the world around bursts into flowers and first green leaves, Chinese Medicine invites us to align our food and life routines with nature’s renewal. Nature awakens from its winter dormancy, and Chinese Medicine also focuses on invigorating the body and promoting healthy circulation during taking advantage of natural vibrant forces. Learn …
Before acupuncture, before herbal medicine, in Chinese Medicine (CM) the first line of therapy is good food. If you aren’t feeling well, your CM doctor will take your history, check your tongue and pulse, diagnose you, and, as part of a comprehensive plan, may prescribe a customized therapeutic nutrition plan to gently restore wellness over …