Hypertension, the Liver, and Thai Yoga Massage

By Debbie Yu, LAc, RYT   In Chinese medicine, hypertension is often (or at least in part) associated with the Liver organ and meridian. The Liver is imperative in maintaining the free flow of qi throughout the body. Sometimes when the qi gets sluggish– e.g. from lack of exercise or stress – excess energy rises to … Continued

Eyes are the Windows to the Soul–Protect Yours! (May Newsletter)

In this month’s AIM Newsletter, the docs and Alpine Integrated Medicine discuss the topic of vision, and the promotion of healthy eyes through a variety of methods. As the sun comes out more and more this summer, eye protection and care becomes even more important, not to mention the fact that our eyes face an … Continued

Restore and Refresh with Yoga

by Patti Shelton, MD, RYT It’s the end of a long day, and you’re exhausted, but you feel too stressed and frazzled to sleep.  Or you’re feeling like you really should do a yoga practice, but you simply don’t have the energy for downward dog.  Restorative Yoga is perfect for these moments.  Here are a few … Continued