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, […]
“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas, and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” ~Vincent Van Gogh It is time to celebrate the fall season of 2022 and in the Northeast it is a rainbow of deep reds, oranges, browns, purples, and yellows that can mesmerize and energize […]
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James Sometimes the path of life can seem mundane; day to day, week to week, year to year. If it feels like a blur of the same old thing rapidly passing time, it […]
“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t to walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” ~ Martin Luther King As spring 2022 yawns into fruition the energy of the Universe expands. This is a time to spread those wings and take a running start into […]
Constipation can be very uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and in rare cases in need of emergency medical intervention. It is a condition that can affect just about any person at any age and may even be a chronic struggle for some. Depending on the cause, such as specific health conditions, pharmaceutical medicines, dehydration, poor diet, or […]