Believe it or not, Chinese medical theory has explored infectious disease for thousands of years. In fact, one of its classical texts, The Shang Han Lun, describes the foundational principals of how the body acquires various infections, or “wind invasions” as they are known in the literature. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
Get Out and Get the Most Out of Summer
Most of the world has been in hibernation, not only from winter, but also from living in fear of COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic. We are beginning to emerge from our cocoons, wearing masks a bit less often and hoping that the pandemic is almost in our rear view mirror. With school out for the year … [Read more...] about Get Out and Get the Most Out of Summer
Stress & The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Based on my experience as an acupuncturist treating patients during the pandemic, I can say with confidence that we all have experienced high amounts of stress. We have had to make vast changes, adapt to new circumstances, and even overcome fears and trauma reactions to the uncertainty in our … [Read more...] about Stress & The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine was discovered in a time when we were living more in alignment with nature. Our bodies are a reflection of nature and we use elements to describe the qualities of how our bodies function. The five elements of chinese medicine are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. … [Read more...] about The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Acupressure for Lung and Respiratory Health
The Chinese medical doctors of the past called the Lungs the most tender organ. The reason for that is that the lungs are considered the most external of the internal organs. The Lungs are the organ most exposed to the outside environment. With every breath we take in, the Lungs become exposed to … [Read more...] about Acupressure for Lung and Respiratory Health
Balancing and Strengthening Healthy Digestion
The more a person learns about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the more one understands why digestion is so important to all aspects of health! It is a confusing concept to those of us steeped in Western medical theory, but even more progressive approaches and functional medicine has identified … [Read more...] about Balancing and Strengthening Healthy Digestion