Author: Eric Schmidt, LAc

Eric Schmidt, L.Ac, Dipl. O.M. is the founder of Meridian Health Clinic. He has both California (L.Ac.) and National (Dipl. O.M.) Acupuncture Board Certifications.

  • 5 Heart-Healthy Foods

    Add these heart-healthy foods to your diet to improve your cardiovascular health. Salmon: Eating fatty fish like salmon twice a week provides your body with omega-3 fats, which can lower…

  • Three Teas for the Belly

    Suffering from common stomach ailments? These three teas are easy ways to ease some of your discomfort.Peppermint is a fresh tasting tea that older children won’t mind drinking. Peppermint improves…

  • More Omegas! A Primer on Fish Oil

    There are so many fish oil supplements on the market that it can be very difficult to choose just one. To help you wade through your choices, let’s take a…

  • Vitamin D: Sun vs. Supplements

    Vitamin D’s role in bone health is well known, but scientists continue to look at its role in boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation and supporting muscle health.  How does…

  • Immune Boosting Supplements

    Washing your hands, healthy eating and exercise are the best ways to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. But adding specific supplements can also help your natural defenses stay…

  • Get Smart! 5 Healthy Brain Foods

    Adding these smart foods to your diet can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain. Blueberries – To help protect your brain from stress or age-related conditions, add at…

  • 12 Probiotic Foods

    Give your stomach the gift of life by adding more probiotics to your diet. These live form types of bacteria improve the balance of intestinal microflora. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?…

  • Summer – The Season of Fire

    Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tells us that the summer season belongs to fire, one of the five elements. Fire is symbolic of maximum activity or greatest yang, which means that…

  • Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

    At this point, it’s common knowledge that high-fructose corn syrup and refined sugar are bad for us. But given all the marketing hype behind different “natural” alternatives, it’s hard to…

  • Foods for High Blood Pressure

    High blood pressure, or  hypertension, is estimated to be responsible for 7+ million deaths every year worldwide.  According to research, Western-style dietary habits are the number one reason for essential…

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