Rebecca Rice L.AC
Understanding Compassion
I came across a writing from renowned Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hahn titled “Understanding”. In it he described a common position we may take with our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers with regard to helping in the name of being loving or compassionate. Without understanding a person’s suffering and where they are coming from, we may overstep and transgress by assuming that...
Read MoreSetting an Intention: Mental Health Tips
Simplicity is the antidote to complexity. In light of the experience of anxiety, depression and racing thoughts, simplicity helps the mind to gain clarity and settle down. A mistake that can be made while setting an intention is the assumption that you won’t be met with challenges. As is shown in the tai ji symbol, challenges are unavoidable.The tai ji symbol (yin/yang symbol) shows us the law of nature where there is a balance of opposites. Where there is change, there is stability, where there is day...
Read MoreThe Kidney: The Body’s Energy Foundation
During ancient times, the Chinese medical doctors who had the least ill patients were considered the best. Traditionally, the practice of Chinese medicine was used to prevent disease, maintain health and contribute to longevity as well as to treat all kinds of illnesses. So, receiving regular acupuncture treatments can not only help prevent the occurrence of many diseases, but help you live longer. Treatments can help strengthen the body to improve immune function, inhibit disease growth, protect the organs to ensure their healthy functioning, and calm the mind and emotions.
Simply by living our lives and aging there is a natural amount of depletion we experience, so it is important to find ways to continually build our bodies and minds...
Read MoreAging & Organ Health: Goji Berry’s Role
When we think of anti-aging herbs we look beyond herbs that simply address the skin and consider those herbs that address a dysfunction in the body. Aging is not just the breakdown of skin but also the breakdown of organ functioning and their communication with the other organ systems in the body. One of the herbs that comes to mind is gou qi zi (pronounced ‘go- chee-tze’). Gou qi zi, a.k.a. goji berry, has been used classically to address aging related issues such as visual decline. You will find this herb as a common addition to formulas that address ‘kidney and liver deficiency.’ For the goji berry, youth preservation ties into healthy organ function, immune function, cellular nourishment and the mitigation of cellular damage.
Read MoreChinese Herbal Medicine & COVID-19
This article discusses the benefits of Traditional Chinese Herbal Therapy for COVID-19 prevention, initial onset of symptoms, progression of symptoms and recovery. If you are interested in Traditional Chinese Herbal Therapy for COVID-19, the Stram Center is offering telemedicine consults only through May 4 to safeguard our patients and staff against COVID-19.
In order to receive Chinese Herbal Therapy telemedicine services, new and existing patients must sign an informed consent, which is available in our patient portal. Please contact us regarding next steps.
Please note: if you live outside of New York State and are seeking Traditional Chinese Herbal Therapy for COVID-19, we may not be able to treat you due to our current licensing, even if you are an existing patient. Please contact us with questions.
Read MoreChinese Medicine & Multiple Sclerosis
Using Chinese Medicine to reduce phlegm - the pathogen that disrupts patients with multiple sclerosis.
Read MoreThe Thyroid & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Thyroid imbalance impacts our body in different ways.
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Late Summer & Self-Compassion
Developing self-compassion is the stepping stone to enabling true connectedness.
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