Dr. Catherine On Wellness

Frickin’ Freezing: How to Care for Your Body in Arctic Temps

This is a time to abandon your fashion aspirations. I mean it. When the wind chill dips into single digits and your eyelashes are freezing together on the walk from your car to the front door, nobo...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and HRT: A Balanced Approach to Menopause

As a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine who specializes in women's health, I've seen firsthand how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can effectively support women through menopause. Whi...

The Science Behind Adaptogenic Herbs: Hormonal Balance & Stress

  Adaptogenic herbs, or simply adaptogens, are a unique class of plants that help your body "adapt" to physical, chemical, and biological stressors. They work by modulating your body's stress respo...

Why Do I Wake Up at The Same Time Every Night?

If you find yourself waking up at the same time every night, you're not alone. This common issue can be both puzzling and frustrating, especially when it disrupts your beauty sleep and impacts you...

Understanding The History of Chinese Medicine and How It Works

How does Chinese medicine differ from Western medicine regarding principles and practices? Chinese Medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang and the flow of vital energy or qi. It focuses on...

How to Use Facial Acupressure to Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow makes just about anyone's face look better. And this—thanks to some simple massage like techniques you can do yourself—is like having a facialist on ...

Lymphatic Drainage: Benefits, How It Works, and How to Do It at Home

Lymphatic drainage is having a moment. It's all over social media, promising to flush toxins, melt bloat, and reset your whole system in a session. As an acupuncturist who has worked with it for ye...

The Power of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Wellness

It’s unclear how I would have survived the last 23 years without Chinese Herbal Medicine. It sounds like hyperbole, but it's God's honest truth. I started taking Chinese herbs in graduate school w...

How Chinese Medicine Can Balance Your Mood, Hormones, and Sleep

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? First thing first, let’s demystify Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic approach to health that dates back over 2,50...