Lynn Jaffee

Lynn Jaffee is a licensed acupuncturist and the author of “Simple Steps: The Chinese Way to Better Health.” This article was originally published on AcupunctureTwinCities.com

Day Tripping: 10 Ways to Avoid Falls

Over the past couple of years, I’ve discovered a new Murphy’s Law. It’s this: The older you are, ...

Life & Wellness January 31, 2024
Your Connection to Nature

I grew up in New England, on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River. We lived in a quiet ...

Life & Wellness August 17, 2023
Get Simple Relief From Cold Symptoms Today

Over this past weekend, I battled a nagging headache that seemed to start in my upper back. The ...

Cold & Flu January 26, 2023
Help for High Blood Pressure in a Cup of Tea

Many years ago I lived in Boulder Colorado. I was in my twenties, and had simply packed up ...

Hypertension January 20, 2023
The Winter Solstice and Your Health

The holiday season is a crazy time for many people. What should be a joyous and revitalizing time ...

Life & Wellness December 21, 2022
‘Hobby’ Is a Small Word for Big Benefits

In my spare time, I like to take pictures. Not just any pictures, but mostly outdoor scenes from ...

Better Living December 8, 2022
The Healing Power of Stewie

Almost a year ago, my husband and I got a skittish little rescue dog. Stewie is a white ...

Life & Wellness November 24, 2022
How to Keep Moving as You Age

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine gives an eye-opening insight into balance and health. ...

Aging Well September 14, 2022
An Unlikely Philosopher

I don’t usually do book reviews, but when I was approached by author Vtaliy Katsenelson to review Soul in ...

Better Living August 30, 2022
Secrets for Fighting the Common Cold Using Chinese Medicine

I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn’t ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine July 29, 2022
The Energy Preservation of Introverts

The world is made up of introverts, extroverts and people that fall someplace in between. For some, being ...

Mind & Spirit July 17, 2022
7 Factors That Affect Your Weight, According to Chinese Medicine

Where has my waist gone? I zip up my jeans and where I used to have nice curves, ...

Weight Loss July 13, 2022
Simple Feng Shui Secrets for Your Home

Years ago, I lived in a long, low rambler of a house that sat on a corner lot. ...

Better Living July 7, 2022
Can Gardening Make You Happier?

Years ago when we had a big yard, thumbing through gardening catalogs was one way I got through ...

Better Living June 27, 2022
Eleven Ways to Have More Energy

If you feel like Dorothy in the poppy field on her way to Oz, you’re not alone. People ...

Exercise & Fitness May 10, 2022
The Power of Sound to Heal

Many years ago, my husband and I moved to Hawaii. We lived in the small beachside community of ...

Health Science April 11, 2022
Stress Relief Doesn’t Need to Be a Task

Here’s the thing about stress. It seems that more often than not, standard suggestions to relieve your stress ...

Better Living April 6, 2022
Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears and What to Do About It

Earlier this month, I caught a head cold. It was the kind of cold where my nose ran continually, ...

Health Science March 15, 2022
A Breakup Letter to Gout

Dear Gout, I'm breaking up with you. I appreciate the time we had together and everything I've learned ...

Bright February 26, 2022
How Your Neighborhood Affects Your Health

A couple of decades ago, I worked for a nonprofit that promoted girls’ and women’s health through physical ...

Life & Wellness February 24, 2022
A Recipe for Lifelong Exercise

I learned about the value of being physically active from my dad. He grew up in the Canal ...

Better Living February 5, 2022
The Roots of Strength

There is no doubt that we’re living in trying times. People have lost loved ones to the Covid ...

Health Viewpoints February 3, 2022
Got a Lump in Your Throat? Here’s What You Need to Know

Over twenty years ago, during my first trimester of acupuncture school I developed this weird sensation in my ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine January 24, 2022
Not Thirsty? 8 Ways to Drink More Water

A few weeks ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with a really dry mouth. ...

Health Science January 21, 2022
A Very Useful Acupuncture Point

Acupuncture is an art, not a science. As such, all acupuncturists work just a little differently from one ...

Health Science January 17, 2022
Why Ginger Is the Ultimate Winter Ingredient

As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, I frequently employ both herbal medicine and Chinese food therapy ...

Natural Medicine January 3, 2022
The Nature of Clutter in Chinese Medicine

Clutter! It’s unsightly, messy, and chaotic. It can make you feel unsettled or downright anxious when you walk ...

Better Living January 2, 2022