Ginger and scallion tea, stewed pear, congee and more: simple Chinese medicine food remedies for cold season, matched to how your cold feels.

Two people with a cold can need very different care. Dr. Tristine explains how Chinese herbs and acupuncture are matched to your symptoms, and when to reach out.

It's 3am. Your hip is aching again. You've been sleeping in 45-minute chunks because either the baby's kicking, your bladder is full, or you can't roll over without a five-minute negotiation with your pillows. Your provider said "this is normal," and they weren't lying — but "normal" and "okay" aren't the same thing. The third trimester is a season and in Chinese medicine, we have a lot of ways to make you more comfortable inside your own body while you finish growing your ba

Why a Personalized Approach Matters Morning sickness is often dismissed as “just part of pregnancy.” But if you’re living with daily nausea, vomiting, food aversions, or exhaustion, it can feel anything but minor. What many people don’t realize is that not all morning sickness is the same — and treating it as if it were is one reason so many solutions fall short. How Chinese Medicine Looks at Morning Sickness In Western medicine, nausea is typically treated the same way rega

One of the most common questions I hear in clinic is simple, but deeply important: “What prenatal vitamin should I take?” As someone who works closely with individuals and couples through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, I don’t take that question lightly. And as someone who has personally taken a prenatal — and had a partner support his health during that season as well — my answer comes from both clinical experience and lived reality. Here’s the honest truth: most

What Finally Worked for Me—and What I Offer Moms in San Diego The Truth About Mastitis Mastitis is one of the most frustrating postpartum...

Supporting Moms with Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and Functional Care in San Diego You’ve prepared for birth—but what about after? The...

Pregnancy is a transformative time—but it often comes with uncomfortable physical changes. From back and hip pain to pelvic pressure and...

A nourishing one-handed snack for breastfeeding moms Posted by Dr. Morgan Zapalac, DAcCH M, M.Ed., L.Ac ., IFM When you're in the thick of postpartum, support can come in many forms—and sometimes, it comes in the shape of a warm, soft cookie. These lactation cookies are more than just a treat—they’re functional, nutrient-rich, and designed to help support your milk supply naturally. This recipe has been carefully selected and pre-measured for you as part of our Postpartum Col

About EAST & WEST: Our Philosophy of Slow Wellness At EAST & WEST, we believe postpartum care isn’t a luxury—it’s a vital necessity. Too...

Welcome, mama (or supportive friends and family!) – and thank you for supporting your healing journey with our Postpartum Chicken Soup Herb Kit from East & West Functional Family Medicine & Acupuncture. Whether you're preparing this dish for yourself or a loved one, this traditional recipe is rooted in generations of Chinese medicine wisdom to support recovery, energy, and emotional balance after birth. This herbal soup is designed to nourish your Blood, replenish your Qi (v

Functional Couples Conception: Why Both Partners Should Be Included in Your Fertility Journey Fertility is a shared journey, and it’s...

A collection of placenta encapsulation pills, commonly used for postpartum health support. The postpartum period is a transformative time...

By: Dr. Morgan Zapalac, M.Ed., DAcCHM I. BABY ITEMS A. Bedding & Nursery Waterproof sheet (2) & organic bassinet sheets (2 sets) Pro...

Welcoming a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, but the journey of motherhood extends far beyond the delivery room. The...