Fall is in the air. The very hot summer was tough on a lot of us. Now we are transitioning into Fall with a lot of dryness. Many patients have come in recently with allergy-like symptoms from the dry air and Santa Anna’s are not helping. Let’s look at how you can boost your immune […]
“Hey Dr. Chong, Why do you keep asking me if I had a bowel movement every time I come to see you?” Yes, that’s a good question! Elimination of waste clears toxins from the body. Also, digestive health impacts your mental and emotional well-being. The hormone, Serotonin is the building block for Melatonin, the sleep […]
“Hey Dr. Chong, It’s hard for me to sleep in the summer. I keep turning and tossing”. I get asked this during the summertime. Before we get to the answer, let’s look at the Qi of Summer and how it affects us. PS: I love getting questions from you so keep them coming! Summer seemed […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) “Can I get high from CBD?” I get asked this by patients all the time. The short answer is no. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the most common active phytocannabinoid found in cannabis and it is primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects or “high” experienced after cannabis consumption. While cannabis products containing THC will […]
My 8 Top Favorite Immune Boosters (Sans The Antibiotics) Antibiotics are a good thing. They save lives every day. They contribute to a longer lifespan, better quality life, and less threatening infections. In the last few decades, we have seen the reduction of infant and maternal deaths from infections in the delivery room during childbirth. […]