Cupping – a modern twist on an ancient therapy
Every week we get calls from people asking if we offer cupping. The answer is Yes! We’ve always used cupping in our practice. Cupping’s popularity skyrocketed when swimming superstar Michael ...
Food, Nutrition, What's Cara Cooking?
What’s Cara Cooking? I made Kimchi!
See what happens when you decide to stop into H Mart when you’re too hungry? I went to just “pick up something for lunch”. I ended up with 2 giant ...
It’s Valentines Day: Let’s talk about the Heart and your Libido
Valentines Day is Coming. So let’s talk about your Heart. While we’re at it- let’s talk about Libido Valentine’s Day is coming, and for some people, it brings with it ...
Detox Your Home: 4 Simple Tips to Avoid Hidden Hormone Disruptors.
Six Fishes has a clinical focus on the treatment of infertility. If you’re trying to conceive, we recommend detoxing your house. A growing concern is the effect of toxins on hormonal ...
2020 Taught me a Thing or Two
2020 is the year of the Metal Rat. I’m a metal rat. I clearly remember thinking, “This is MY year.” And then the world shut down. As the year closes, ...
The Why of Tolerating and Not Tolerating
If we reduced it to a single reason our patients are coming in during these volatile times, it would be anxiety. Or at least the myriad ways that it can ...
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Prenatal Care
How We Treat Pregnant Women at Six Fishes
Cara O. Frank L.OM. Treating women during pregnancy is one of the most joyful aspects of our practice. I even have treatment tables that tilt to ensure their comfort. Yesterday ...
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Fertility, Nutrition, Women's Health
Six Fishes 3-step Method for PCOS
On the calendar, September is PCOS awareness month. But in our practice, every month is PCOS awareness month. Why? Because 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with this disorder. Polycystic ...
Chinese Medicine, Food, What's Cara Cooking?
Late Summer is the Fifth Season
Cara O. Frank, L.OM. I first wrote this piece in 2011- here it is, nearly 10 years later and this reminder is still important. Each year, I tweak it a little. ...
5 Simple Ways to Nourish Your Resilience
So, while we can’t change the external reality, we have something to offer that’s critical right now: Resilience. We can help you, and your loved ones stay strong and healthy.
