The use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is an important key to support the body’s innate immune system. No matter what time of year, it is important to maintain a healthy immune system which provides protection against frequent infections, common cold and more serious illnesses. Traditional … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine for Immune Support
Ayurveda and Chinese medical Seminar for Women’s Health
Come join Julie Shindler-Cohen at Karma Yoga to learn about Women's health and Chinese medicine. Julie will discuss general Chinese medical theory and will explore women's health and prevention in more detail. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how Chinese medicine treats the body's … [Read more...] about Ayurveda and Chinese medical Seminar for Women’s Health
How to Stay Well: An Emotional Perspective
Acupuncture is one of the best forms of preventative medicine available today. The goal of acupuncture is to maintain balance within the energy channels so that disease will not present itself. Maintaining balance ensures that there is not too much (an excess) of energy in one channel and a lack … [Read more...] about How to Stay Well: An Emotional Perspective
In all things, seek balance
I was fortunate enough to attend a luncheon for The Pink Fund on Saturday and walked away feeling blessed and inspired. The Pink Fund is a michigan based charity organization that provides short-term financial aid during the brief period of active treatment and recovery. The help that the Pink … [Read more...] about In all things, seek balance
The importance of a good tongue!
Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis: Most of our clients who come to the office bristle at the thought of having their tongue diagnosed. When we first ask to see the tongue, most are embarrassed. “I did not brush my teeth before I came in” or “I ate blueberries” are common responses. We are often … [Read more...] about The importance of a good tongue!
The Heart Channel: The Emotional Perspective
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the body in terms of energy and balance. Energy (qi) runs in channels throughout the body and these channels are named after organ that you have heard of before. However, from a TCM perspective, the organs function very differently than Western medicine. … [Read more...] about The Heart Channel: The Emotional Perspective