Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes the cycles of nature and the importance of living in harmony with them. TCM identifies winter as Yin because yin is cold and during the winter months, living things become more inactive. An introspective, restful approach with meditation is needed to store … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine During the Winter Months
Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
It is winter in Michigan and we are awaiting a winter storm. It will be cold, with a dark sky & a blanket of ivory over everything. In Chinese Medicine, wintertime reflects the Kidney energy, which is the body's deepest and most vital energy source. The Kidney energy is thought of as our … [Read more...] about Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
Tips for Avoiding Colds and Flu
It’s that time of year again! That time where EVERYONE seems to be getting sick with the common cold, flu and worse. Conventional medicine has few options to treat these maladies and we all suffer through the runny nose, sneezing, fatigue and sore throat. But you don’t have to! No one really has … [Read more...] about Tips for Avoiding Colds and Flu
Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is represented by one of the elements of nature (such as wind, cold, damp or heat). The element associated with summer is heat or FIRE! Fire energy is considered YANG Energy. Yang is big, yang is expansion yang is excess. As you know, … [Read more...] about Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
Dr. Tan’s Balance Method
A Different Take on Classic Acupuncture Dr. Richard Tan was a practitioner and teacher of acupuncture. He brought old and new schools of thought together to create a powerful healing method. His family celebrates a long tradition of Chinese medicine, which gave Dr. Tan an understanding of ancient … [Read more...] about Dr. Tan’s Balance Method
Acupuncture for Arthritis
Julie Silver, MSW, L.Ac. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is based on the theory that our body has its own ability to promote healing through balancing an energy in our body called “qi”. The acupuncture process involves the placement of … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Arthritis