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Acupuncture Meridians and Qi Explained

By admin | Published January 3, 2022

If you are just beginning to look into Acupuncture, you will be exposed to language you probably aren’t familiar with. One of the first phrases you might come across is the term “meridian.” Meridians are defined as the invisible channels through which Qi (or energy) circulates throughout the body. The Acupuncture points are the locations where the Qi of Continue reading

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Acupuncture for Anger Management

By admin | Published March 22, 2021

Anger is the emotion associated with the Wood Element and the Springtime in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For most of us, we consider anger a bad emotion, something to avoid or get rid of, so why would it be one that TCM would shine a light on?  Well, no emotion is inherently good or bad, it’s how we deal with challenging emotions Continue reading

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Stay Healthy This Winter with a Balanced Qi

By admin | Published January 6, 2020

Winter’s element is water and is associated with the kidneys, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered the source of all qi and energy within the body. Winter is also associated with the bladder and adrenal glands.

Focusing on inner reflection, rest, energy conservation and storage during the winter months is when it’s most important as Continue reading

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Why am I so cold?

By admin | Published January 1, 2018

Everyone feels cold sometimes, but some people are perpetually chilled to a point where it interferes with their lives.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, there are two different kinds of cold in the body: full cold and empty cold. Full cold refers to a condition where there is an excess of cold-type energy in the body Continue reading

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All About Moxibustion

By admin | Published March 6, 2017

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the TCM practitioner is known as MOXIBUSTION.

Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of Mugwort, known as moxa, which is an Herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate Continue reading

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Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix

By admin | Published November 21, 2016

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

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Fit vs. Healthy

By admin | Published June 15, 2015

There is a difference between being in top physical shape and truly healthy. Some people may be in great Athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal Health needs.

There have been numerous cases where professional Athletes in the peak of their careers have died of Heart Attacks and other natural complications. Could these deaths have been prevented by Continue reading

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