What do Chinese and Western herbs have in common? An Oakland herbalist visits the medicinal herb garden at The Cloisters and finds some familiar plant allies.

The beginning of autumn is a great time to check in on the guidance traditional Chinese medicine offers for supporting our overall wellness this time of year—including season-specific support for our respiratory system and for tough emotions.

Herbs and acupuncture can help support your body’s defenses against COVID, treat symptoms, and support your speedy COVID recovery.

The pain of tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, can be caused by repetitive activities ranging from racquet sports to computer overuse. A treatment plan including acupuncture, physical therapy, and topical herbs can help get you on the road to recovery.

Our 2023 wildflower season is one for the books—and our noses are paying the price. So many of us are dealing with off-the-charts allergies, in the form of itchy eyes, sneezing, runny noses, and stuffy heads. Fortunately, Chinese medicine offers a number of tools to help us survive allergy season.

Acupuncture is a natural and effective way to manage the tooth and jaw pain of TMJ disorder (TMJD)—and the stress that underlies it.

Many traditional Chinese medicine formulas contain donkey skins, known as ejiao. But there are humane, sustainable herbal alternatives that do not support this cruel global trade.

Vanquish your UTIs—acupuncture and Chinese herbs can safely and effectively treat the dastardly pain of urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis.