Good health, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is dependent on four major foundations. These include diet, exercise, adequate rest and relaxation, and a good mental attitude. Acupuncture reaches its full and lasting effect when lifestyle changes are made where all four foundations … [Read more...] about Understanding Dampness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cucumber Salad: The Natural Coolant During The Heat
There is nothing like summertime. From outdoor events to soaking up the sun, there are so many reasons to enjoy summer weather. Though there is so much fun to be had, we may find difficulty in cooling off. Regulating your bodies temperature can be done naturally. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) … [Read more...] about Cucumber Salad: The Natural Coolant During The Heat
Discover the Healing Power of Summer Fire ⛅🔥
Summer isn't just for having fun under the sun, but also for healing yourself. In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we learn that the season of summer is the time to focus on your heart's energy and health. Summer Fire (known as the power of summer) in TCM is a great time of the year … [Read more...] about Discover the Healing Power of Summer Fire ⛅🔥
Preserving your Digestion with Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi energy is our life force and gives life to our body. Every organ has qi and oversees different body functions. At times, one or more organ systems get out of balance. The Spleen qi, which oversees our digestion, gets weakened over time. When our Spleen Qi is … [Read more...] about Preserving your Digestion with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How does acupuncture work!?
Considering that I am asked this question with nearly every new patient, I thought it would be helpful to put the explanation into writing. Explanation #1 — From a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is fundamentally about … [Read more...] about How does acupuncture work!?
Are you angry and frustrated? Read this!
Times are tough right now. Tensions across the country are at an all time high. We read about it in the news and across social media, we talk about it with others! Most importantly, we feel it. We feel it physically (neck and shoulder tension, jaw tightness, upset stomach, insomnia) … [Read more...] about Are you angry and frustrated? Read this!
