Glaucoma is a common eye disorder, often associated with aging. It refers to damage to the optic nerve. It mostly occurs in persons over...

At taproot, we see patients trying to conceive, either naturally or through IVF and IUI every day. And I like to remind all of them, even...

October is breast cancer awareness month Many women with a diagnosis of breast cancer will have to undergo surgery, where one or both...

BBT stands for Basal Body Temperature. It measures your oral temperature in the morning, before you start your daily routine. We use...

Have you ever wondered why Chinese grandmas or your acupuncturist always rant about not drinking cold water, especially to women during...

As of 2017, the CDC reports 31.9% of births in the United States are cesarean sections. Though it is common and you likely know many...

Pudendal Neuralgia is inflammation of the pudendal nerve. It is one of the nerves that starts in your low back and that connects to the...

Floaters are these pesky squiggly lines or dots that hover in your field of vision. They are very common, and get more prominent as we...

We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...

In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...

You know the clock is ticking, but are not quite sure if you are ready for a $20,000 IVF cycle that you are told yields less than 50%...

Recently, “adaptogen” has become quite the viral trend in natural health circles, and supplement companies use and misuse it to increase...

We are all familiar with the "Baby Blues", or Postpartum Depression disorder, but did you know that at least 10% of new mothers suffer...

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis is very common. Not all cases are due to poor hygiene or bacteria! Pink eye is an infection of the...

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month with the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association PCOS is a complex endocrine...

2 million people each year are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in the U.S. Plantar fasciitis is one of the main causes of foot & heel...

The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...

You can't seem to be comfortable. Sitting hurts, walking hurts, lying down is challenging.... Baby is growing and pressing on your back,...

Our language is full of phrases linking our mood to our emotions: ‘rose–tinted glasses’ and ‘seeing red’, or an ‘eye opening’ moment....

During peri-menopause and menopause, mental functions are usually affected by the hormonal changes, and conditions arise involving both...