Bad breath isn’t always caused by poor brushing. In this article, Dr. Phumlarp Caulo reveals 5 hidden causes of bad breath—ranging from tongue coating and dry mouth to digestive imbalances and internal heat. Learn how both modern science and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer natural, lasting solutions to help you breathe with confidence again.

Is your body overheating from stress? Internal heat caused by emotional overload, poor diet, and tension can silently harm your heart and brain. Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern science explain this hidden imbalance—and discover natural ways to restore calm, cool your system, and rebalance your health from the inside out.

Struggling with poor circulation in Forest Hills? Cold hands, swollen legs, and fatigue may be signs of Qi stagnation or blood stasis. Learn how acupuncture, cupping, and herbal therapy can restore energy and improve your health naturally.

Waking up with neck pain can ruin your day before it even starts. If you've ever experienced a stiff neck after sleeping, you're not alone. Poor pillow support, bad sleep posture, or even trapped inflammatory chemicals in your muscles may be to blame. In this guide, Dr. Phumlarp Caulo — a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine for neck pain — explains how to relieve neck pain naturally through acupuncture, gua sha, and herbal remedies

This internal "damp terrain" provides a perfect environment for chronic inflammation. Think of it as a swamp: stagnant, oxygen-poor, and prone to festering. This illustrates how Spleen Qi Deficiency causes inflammation from a TCM perspective.

The modern understanding of trigger points—technically called myofascial trigger points was pioneered by Dr. Janet G. Travell (1901–1997), a physician who specialized in chronic muscle pain.

For the first time, muscles of the neck—such as the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, and scalenes, along with the cervical vertebrae (C1–C7)—were accurately described. His work laid the foundation for modern anatomical understanding and remains fundamental in diagnosing conditions like neck stiffness today.

🧠 What Is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a condition in which the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes out through a tear or weakness in the outer layer (annulus fibrosus). This protrusion can compress nearby spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, especially in the neck, lower back, arms, or legs.

When the human body is exposed to chronic emotional stress without proper release or therapeutic resolution, critical hormonal systems become imbalanced. This imbalance may result in physical symptoms such as weight gain, insomnia, fatigue, and digestive issues, as well as mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and emotional burnout.

“You wake up with flaky, tight, and irritated skin. You applied moisturizer before bed, yet your face feels like sandpaper by morning. Sound familiar? While most people blame the weather or cosmetic products, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees something far deeper — signs of internal imbalance manifesting on the skin.”

Waking up to puffy eyes can dim your confidence and signal underlying fluid imbalance or inflammation. Incorporating targeted foods and herbal brews into your diet can promote fluid homeostasis, support lymphatic drainage, and calm inflammation—both from a Western biomedical standpoint and through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are seven top recommendations to include in your daily routine.

You step onto the stage, your heart hammering in your chest. The spotlight’s glare overwhelms your vision, and dozens of expectant eyes fix upon your trembling form. In that electrifying moment, every fiber of your being screams for escape. Your legs feel like jelly, quivering uncontrollably beneath the weight of your fear. As the audience holds its breath, you find yourself asking: What mysterious force within your brain and body drives this visceral reaction?

Have you ever noticed that some wounds refuse to heal? Days pass, and the cut remains — inflamed, tender, or simply static. In medical science, wound healing is not just a matter of time. It reflects the harmony or imbalance of multiple systems, from your immune and circulatory responses to subtle energy flow and nutrition. In this article, we explore the science behind slow wound healing through five lenses: modern medicine, pioneering researchers, Traditional Chinese Medic

No sharp pain. No burning. Just a heavy silence. A part of your body seems to swell out of existence visible, yet strangely absent from your awareness. This quiet swelling isn’t just about fluid. It’s about something deeper: a signal from within, waiting to be heard. Let’s take a deeper look from history to biology, from modern science to traditional wisdom, to understand what’s happening when your foot swells… but you barely feel it.

By Dr. Phumlarp Caulo| Caulo Care, Forest Hill, New York| June 13, 2025 Have you ever felt your heart race the moment an itch begins,...

Best Practices for Avoiding Post-Meal Drowsiness 1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce digestive load. 2. Chew thoroughly to ease stomach burden and support Spleen Qi. 3. Take a gentle walk (10–15 minutes) post-meal to promote circulation and Qi movement. 4. Ensure sufficient nighttime sleep to prevent brain fatigue during the day. 5. Include foods that support digestion and Spleen function, such as oats, pumpkin, black sesame, and jujube dates.

“Have you ever woken up to find your fingertips mysteriously numb—everything feels awkward and lifeless, and you wonder, ‘Will this ever go away?’” Imagine rising in the morning, reaching for your cup of tea, and discovering that your fingertips are numb, your grip weak, and your coordination off. These unsettling sensations trace their origins to the earliest anatomists of antiquity and remain a common complaint in clinics today.

A bruise (Ecchymosis) occurs when tiny capillaries under the skin rupture and leak blood into surrounding tissues. The color changes from red to purple, green, yellow, then brown as the hemoglobin breaks down into biliverdin, bilirubin, and hemosiderin.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sweat is not merely waste—it is the essence of Yang, vital for supporting key organs like the Heart and Kidneys. Unexplained night sweats, particularly during sleep, indicate Yin Deficiency—when the body lacks the cooling, nourishing force to restrain inner fire. This allows Yang energy to erupt unregulated, causing excessive sweating.

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