In Chinese Medicine, wind, cold, damp, and heat describe patterns in the body, not just weather conditions. These patterns help explain many symptoms we see at our West Bloomfield acupuncture clinic. Understanding wind, cold, damp, and heat in patients can help guide more personalized treatment and … [Read more...] about How Wind, Cold, Damp, and Heat Affect Health
Supporting Our Liver During Spring
Spring is a good time for rejuvenation and change. It is a also good time to think about supporting the Liver. In TCM, the Liver Qi regulates the flow of qi as it travels throughout the body. Picture a highway system which flows freely with no traffic or congestion. The Liver Qi regulates this … [Read more...] about Supporting Our Liver During Spring
The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine was discovered in a time when we were living more in alignment with nature. Our bodies are a reflection of nature and we use elements to describe the qualities of how our bodies function. The five elements of chinese medicine are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. … [Read more...] about The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Menopause Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
When I was studying Chinese medicine, I had quite a few aha moments. But one of the bigger ones was understanding menopause and its symptoms in a completely different way. Chinese medicine sees this time in your life as the "second spring"—and honestly, I love that name because it completely … [Read more...] about Menopause Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
Combining Acupuncture with Western Medicine
I get asked all the time how acupuncture fits with conventional medical care. Should you do one or the other? Honestly, this question gets me excited because I've seen how much better my patients do when they get the best of both worlds. … [Read more...] about Combining Acupuncture with Western Medicine
Signs That Your Body Is Asking For Help
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. With the constant bombardment of emails, texts, to-do lists, and daily responsibilities, paying attention to our bodies is often ignored—or completely forgotten. In response, the body usually begins to send “small” warning … [Read more...] about Signs That Your Body Is Asking For Help
