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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Heart Fire & The Fire Element

The Organ Systems in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also their Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let’s explore the Heart.

The Heart season is Summer, and Heart is considered the most Yang: hot, bountiful and abundant. Yang is what Continue reading

Going Deeper: The Kidneys & Water Element ~

The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let’s explore the Kidneys……

The Kidney Element in Chinese Medicine governs the Water Element and is associated with the season of Winter, where the Continue reading

Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix

A very common complaint that I hear from my patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this Fatigue is related to lack of Sleep, but sometimes no amount of rest seems to alleviate the sleepiness.

From an Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, there are numerous imbalances in our bodies that can cause the constant Fatigue. Here are some Continue reading

Olympians Who Receive Acupuncture

It has been shown that Acupuncture can help the body in many ways. From repairing the Digestive System to boosting Qi, enhancing Athletic performance to mending strains and sprains, Acupuncture has many uses and most of these uses are beneficial for professional athletes.

As the Olympics in Rio get closer and closer with each passing day Continue reading

Alternative Options For Allergies & Asthma

Do you suffer from Allergies or Asthma? It’s a little-known fact that these two conditions are directly linked to each other. Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people according to the CDC, is characterized by spasms of the small airways and Inflammation. Furthermore, about 90% of children under the age of 16 with Asthma have Allergies, while 70% of Continue reading

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