Chinese medicine (CM) views the human body as a microcosm of nature. To achieve a proper state of balance, all aspects of a person must find alignment. This includes the mind, body, and spirit. When treating fertility, acupuncture and Chinese medicine focus on harmonizing your internal climate. … [Read more...] about Tending the Soil: Fertility and Chinese Medicine
Spring Salads and Herbs
Spring Salads in Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on supporting the Liver Functions and boosting energy. TCM views spring as a time for “upward moving” energy (like the growth of plants at this time of year). Greens during the springtime help to provide a natural cleanse and detox support after a … [Read more...] about Spring Salads and Herbs
The Art (and Science) of Chinese Herbal Medicine
In a modern world full of dietary supplements and herbal remedies, Chinese herbal medicine offers a time-tested, ancient practice that is still relevant! Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an umbrella for acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary and lifestyle habits. Acupuncture is the most common … [Read more...] about The Art (and Science) of Chinese Herbal Medicine
What is Cupping?!
Cupping therapy, easily recognized by the circular marks it leaves on the skin, is an auxiliary technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a variety of therapeutic purposes. The practice involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create suction, which is maintained for a short … [Read more...] about What is Cupping?!
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
My Dad’s Experience with Acupuncture My dad had chronic low back pain throughout my childhood. He’d come in and out of flares as pain management tools accumulated in our home: massage tables, inversion tables and pungent pain ointments. During one period of acute pain, his chiropractor told him to … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
The five elements in Chinese medicine include Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. This system helps explain how the body maintains balance and how imbalances may affect physical and emotional health. At our West Bloomfield acupuncture clinic, we use the five elements in Chinese medicine to better … [Read more...] about The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
