About Moogger

What does Moogger mean?

Moogger is based on the Chinese words Mo Ge. Mo (脉) refers to Meridians, the energy pathways of human body, also known as Channels. Ge (革) means Revolution. The integration of Eastern and Western medical practices is revolutionizing modern medicine. More and more medical professionals agree that the Meridian theory of Chinese Medicine, recognizing both physiological elements and energy forces in the human body, will be a guiding principle for future medicine.

Moogger serves as a platform to educate people about holistic and natural lifestyles – the daily practice of preventive medicine. It encourages open and candid dialogue of 6 areas: Alternative Medicine, Mental Health, Public Health, Diet, Exercise and Skin care.

Why create Moogger.com?

Our mission is to provide knowledge on holistic and natural lifestyles, based on credible research, to help people achieve balanced wellness in our fast-paced modern society.

Our goal is to publish ready-to-use tips for healthy living in this blog. Since information overload is endemic in the Internet era, we strive to present practical you can absorb within minutes.

Our philosophy is that all aspects of a healthy lifestyle deserve attention. The body cannot be treated separately from the mind. Taking a holistic and preventive approach to maintaining health early in life contributes to lifelong well-being.

Who writes Moogger blogs?

Its creator, and its readers.

Blog creator Ivy Yang is passionate about promoting preventive medicine through holistic and natural lifestyles. She is the primary Moogger blog writer. Growing up in a distinguished medical family in China, Ivy began her health education in early childhood. She has received private training from several renowned Chinese doctors, and has worked with thousands of patients internationally to improve their well-being through integrative medical practice. She has served healthcare organizations in various roles since 1996, and she is currently the manager of Yang Research Center (Zhu Hai, China, and Houston, Texas) where she directs research and advocacy efforts to modernize traditional Chinese medicine. Ivy earned a Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in New York City, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in College Station. She also received training at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and a certificate from Harvard Medical School in Boston.

You, our reader, share our goal: to live in a healthy, holistic and natural way. You take a proactive role in seeking new ways to achieve optimal well-being. Your knowledge is already substantial, and besides reading Moogger blogs, you often discover interesting material on holistic and natural lifestyles.

You are invited to share your wisdom by contributing your own experiences, findings, and links to useful sources. Together, we can influence the health-related behaviors and decisions of millions of people.

DISCLAIMER: All information contained on Moogger blog including information relating to medical and health conditions and treatments, is for informational only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not uses the information on this blog for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease.