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We breathe in and out 22,000 times per day - we can go days without food or water, but only minutes without air. Indoor air quality took on a new urge...

Welcome to ‘the long hot summer.’ In Traditional Chinese Medicine cosmology, as in other traditions, there are five seasons - Fall, Winter, Spring, Su...

Just as we’re getting into the bounty of summer produce, the news has been filled with headlines about cyclospora (and how to avoid it), a parasite th...

I first wrote this eye-catching headline in 2018, but with the rise of online ‘healthfluencers’ and cruel and unscientific ‘health’ policy coming from...

Sinus flushing, nasal washing, neti potting - whatever you call it or tool you use, if you have hayfever, nasal or sinus congestion, or chronic sinus ...

As Spring arrives in the Bay Area, with longer days and dryer weather, it’s a great time to change up your skin care routine. Our skin becomes habitua...

We talk a lot about allergies at Energy Matters, as natural medicine offers some of the best tools for reducing symptoms and helping you feel better. ...

by Kirstin Cowan, L.Ac.

This fiery tonic isn’t for everyone! I especially wouldn’t recommend it for people with sensitive digestion, acid reflux, or ...

By Kirsten Cowan, L.Ac

You may have heard of Fire Cider - a remedy developed in the late seventies right here in Northern California by herbalist Ros...

When Bitter is Better
By Kirsten Cowan, L.Ac

Trust Your Gut Bitters by Sebastopol maker Taproot Medicine is our November product of the month, 15% off...

Refreshing your skin care routine every few months is a great idea for a few reasons. Our skin becomes habituated to the ingredients in products which...

“I saw Kari for 5 consecutive weeks and she was able to help with bodywork and acupuncture treatments. I felt immediate relief and continued moving to...