“Sunshine daydream, walkin’ in the tall trees, goin’ where the wind goes, blooming like a red rose” ~ Sugar Magnolia, by Robert Hunter As spring awakens and renews, we rise out of the deep winter freeze into relief and opportunity. This is the time to utilize the accumulated reserves built up throughout the fall and […]
Fall is now in the rearview mirror as winter, in all its shimmering excellence, opens ahead. Sure, it’s cold in our northeast region but there is so much more beyond these upcoming spectacular, frigid days. Welcome to our Integrative Med Solutions Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine Winter 2025 Newsletter (it’s a mouthful, but it’s worth […]
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” ~ Jim Bishop In the Northeast, that crisp, clean, brisk air is upon us as Fall 2025 saunters in like a lumberjack in red and black plaid. The dramatic change from summer to fall brings with it a veritable ‘naturopathic medicine chest’ of […]
‘The Great Yang Season’ Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” ~Bob Marley Welcome to the summer season of 2025. This is a time of upward energy, that, when tapped into, is capable of transcending the mind and body to new heights. Summer is known as ‘The Great Yang […]
In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move. ~Henry Rollins Spring 2025 has finally arrived and for those in cold affected climates, it is a welcome transition. If harnessed correctly during the winter months, that newly charged “human battery” is ready to tap into the high energy vibration of spring. If winter was […]
“It is the concentrated, internal force of winter that enables a seed to burst forth in spring growth.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Once again winter arrives, encouraging energy conservation and energy storage for optimal health benefits. In colder climates like the northeast, the urge to “hunker down” can be felt in the air. This is […]
“Autumn, the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” ~Heather Stillufsen, artist/author Change is good and when seasons turn to the next chapter it is a chance for us to do the same. Welcome to Fall 2024, a period in temperate climates of colorful landscapes, invigorating temperatures, and a scent that can transport […]
“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 […]
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, […]