“Expand your consciousness” Summer is a time for movement, it is a time to use all that energy stored up over winter. Yet, every human experiences summer differently. This is a season of high yang energy. Those dominant in yang may have more of a challenge when it comes to handling the heat. This is […]
Pain management has become a major subject for many conventional medicine approaches. As these medicines are highly effective there may be an alternative approach that alleviate pain just as well or as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals. Acupuncture has been successfully used to treat pain for over 3000 years and is an accepted healing practice by […]
During the winter months when there is less physical movement compared to warmer months, pain can arise. Tendonitis is a common occurrence, particularly in colder climates, and can present almost anywhere a tendon is present. The most commonly affected areas are the elbow, shoulder, wrist and heel (Achilles tendon). Symptoms can range from tenderness near […]
If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. ~Nikola Tesla Welcome to Spring 2024, a time that lifts the deep hibernation of winter and embraces transformative vibrations which go hand-in-hand with the teachings of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) and the ancient practice of acupuncture. Through these […]
“In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~Albert Camus The final season of the year has arrived. Welcome to winter 2023, a time of stillness and inward reflection, embracing Yin, the energy of dark, quiet, cold, and slow. Whereas Yang energy of summer is bright, […]
“Beneath a thousand autumn leaves, The world quiets down, the crickets cease. The moon sneaks out through branches worn, And autumn whispers, “a new dawn is born.”” ~ Taylor Swift Stepping from one climate into another presents a whole host of beneficial opportunities capable of enhancing the brain, organs, nerves and overall well-being. Yet, few […]
Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” ~ Van Morrison Exuberance and abundance are some ways the season of summer can be described. It is a time to utilize flowing yang energy, embrace carefree breeziness, and fuel up with succulent, fresh fruits and vegetables. Welcome to summer 2023, another […]
“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”… “It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden Celebrate spring, which is yet another opportunity for positive seasonal change through the lens of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM). This is the purest […]
Closing & Storing, Opening & Giving: The Mind-Body Winter Connection Now is the winter of 2022, when hibernation can transform and transcend the mind and body right into spring. For a moment, open the windows and let in a blast of winter air. This can awash the home in a cleansing palate of cold crispness, […]
The pressure of life can sometimes close in when least expected. It can present in so many ways sometimes it takes some real detective work to find the root cause. It is the symptoms that are the body’s clues which can help determine such causes as career, relationship, family, money, school, excessive worry, or any […]