Category: Optimal Health
Chinese New Year Celebration 2016 at Dr. Monte’s Clinic!
It’s a Party! Come join us on Monday, February 8th at 4:00 pm to celebrate the Year of the Fire Monkey! This year’s predictions, auspices, and your personal zodiac animal’s fortune will be discussed. Tea and snacks will …
Fall and Winter Recipes for Optimal Health!
Ginseng Brazilian Black beans American Ginseng, black beans, chopped onion, ground beef, whole canned tomatoes, chili powder, balsamic vinegar or soy sauce, and cilantro. Pressure cook beans until tender ( or soak overnight). Dice onion (set half …
Nourishing Winter Recipe
Winter relates to the water element, Kidney and bladder.The taste of salty, corresponding to our ears, bones, low back, knees, and the emotion of fear. Winter relates to the color black or dark blue and the direction of …
24 Seasonal Qi Nodes
Each season has a different quality or tempo. Harmonizing with these seasonal changes will keep our bodies healthy and free of disease. Do you want to swim with or against the current? Going against the seasonal flow often …
Doctor Monte to discuss Eastern Philosophy of Seasonal Nutrition
“Eating with the Seasons” presentation at Natural Grocers in Couer d’Alene, ID Eating with the seasons is a timeless tradition in every culture. Eastern cultures have refined the simple art of aligning our eating with the change of …
The silent killer! A Chinese Medicine view of High blood pressure
The American Society of Hypertension reports that 1 in 3 Americans have high blood pressure and more than have of them do not have it under control. Why is this a problem? High blood pressure is the leading …
Acupuncture & Cardiology
Cardiology was a major focus of my doctoral studies. Utilizing evidence-based medical research, studies have found that Acupuncture is effective in lowering high blood pressure and helpful in preventing many types of strokes. Acupuncture can be a safe …