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Summer is the season of yang—bright, hot, energetic, and expansive. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is the time when the Heart and Small Intestine meridians are most active, and our diets should support cooling the body, nourishing fluids, and harmonizing digestion. TCM sees health as a dynamic balance of yin and yang, andRead more

Over 20 million Americans live with some form of thyroid disease, and many others struggle for years before receiving a diagnosis. Suffering from a thyroid imbalance or any of the thyroid disorders that exist often means feeling unwell inside while looking “fine” on the outside. If you’ve spent months or even years seeking answers fromRead more

In the years I’ve spent helping people with their health and through disease, I’ve noticed that our general way of thinking about our bodies and how to take care of them often lacks a foundation of how to live through the seasons. From a Chinese medical perspective, the seasons have a profound effect on ourRead more

The holiday season, while filled with joy and anticipation, can often become a whirlwind of social events, family gatherings, and gift-giving. The combination of increased social obligations and shorter days can lead to feelings of S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder), stress and overwhelm. However, with a few intentional winter wellness strategies, we can not only surviveRead more

Most of us can remember learning about the “body system” in elementary school. We learned that cells are the building blocks of tissues, which form organs, then whole organ systems. We learned about the digestive system, of the gall bladder and stomach and large intestines; the respiratory system, of lungs and trachea and the nasalRead more

Cupping is one of the oldest methods used in traditional Chinese medicine. Though the exact origin is often debated, cupping was first documented in Egypt in one of the oldest medical textbooks known to date. It is now used widely throughout the world, most notably by professional athletes and Hollywood stars alike, many of whomRead more

Tuina massage (pronounced twee naw) and sometimes called Chuna (Korea) is translated to mean push and pull or lift and squeeze. It encompasses a style of therapeutic massage associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In fact, sometimes people refer to it as Chinese pediatric massage since it may be used in place of acupuncture whenRead more

River City Wellness is offering a first time patient Acupuncture Discount during the month of February. Contact us now for details or to take advantage of this special deal. (PRLeap.com) Feb 1, 2019. Louisville, KY. More than 20% of the people around the world celebrate the Chinese (or Lunar) New Year set to take placeRead more

For the more than 20% of the people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, it is a time to celebrate new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also known in China as the Spring Festival: a time to honor planting and harvests, and is the Lunar New Year according to the traditionalRead more