by Dr. Carlos Durana | Jan 9, 2020 | Nutrition/Chinese Herbs, Stress/Mind-body connection
In addition to the delight of the holidays, winter festivities are often accompanied by a few side effects. Ailments such as colds, the flu, sore throats, and others are all too common during this time of year. Stocking your home with tried and true herbal remedies is...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 2, 2019 | News, Nutrition/Chinese Herbs, Stress/Mind-body connection
As an acupuncture clinic in Bethesda, we acknowledge that traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine are vastly different. Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, is a health care system that was developed thousands of years ago and is based on techniques...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Feb 11, 2019 | Nutrition/Chinese Herbs
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years and consists of various practices—acupuncture, herbs, etc. While you may have heard of acupuncture, there are probably a few fun facts about Chinese medicine you didn’t know. Chinese Medicine...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 20, 2018 | News, Nutrition/Chinese Herbs
Within the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, commonly referred to as TCM, there are various methods and practices that practitioners use for treatment. These various methods of Chinese medicine Reston are used to assist patients and individuals to achieve and...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Jun 14, 2016 | News, Nutrition/Chinese Herbs
In my acupuncture practice in Washington DC, I recommend a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet. Epidemiological studies have shown the Mediterranean diet to be anti-inflammatory and helpful in nutrition and health care value. It is high in vegetables, fruits,...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Nov 27, 2014 | Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, Human Strengths/Emotions/Motivations, News, Nutrition/Chinese Herbs
The Mediterranean diet favors large amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, olive oil, seeds, nuts and fish. The diet also includes red wine (in moderation) and small amounts of dairy products and red meat. A comprehensive review of the scientific...
