Summer is a season of warmth, vitality, and abundance, but it also brings its unique set of challenges to our health and well-being. The sun's intensity, soaring temperatures, and increased outdoor activities can lead to various health issues, such as heat-related illnesses, dehydration, and stress. One ancient healing practice that can help us stay well [...]
Allergies can be incredibly frustrating to deal with, especially if they are chronic or severe. Symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose can make it difficult to enjoy daily life. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available to help manage allergy symptoms, including acupuncture. Acupuncture can be effectively used to alleviate allergies. For many it [...]
In recent years, acupuncture has become increasingly popular among pregnant women as a safe and effective way to manage the common discomforts of pregnancy and improve overall well-being. Acupuncture during pregnancy is safe all through pregnancy. In fact, many studies have shown that acupuncture can be highly effective in treating a variety of pregnancy-related conditions, including morning sickness, back [...]
Some people just naturally adjust to daylight savings time. But others may not be so fortunate and may suffer quite a bit during the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Thankfully, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers several approaches to improve sleep, even during the spring forward daylight saving time change. Here are some tips to prepare: 1. Adjust your [...]
You might be wondering if acupuncture can help when you find yourself with a breech positioned baby. If you end up consulting Dr. Google, you have probably come across others talking about using acupuncture and moxibustion (moxa) for turning breech babies, and you probably have some questions. It is true that we safely use these [...]
We are more than half-way through January of a new year. The time of year when everybody makes promises to themselves known as New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are overrated and the statistics aren’t very promising. According to Forbes.com, only about eight percent of the people who make New Year’s resolutions, carry them to fruition. Not [...]
Fall is here. This is the season when the energy of plants is moving down into their roots, and when it is important to help the body become aware of the energy of the season. This season is a time for the body to begin gathering energy for the colder months to come. The lungs [...]
Summer is often a time we slow down and have more fun. Vacations, beach visits, meeting up with family and friends. In TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), summer belongs to the fire element. It is about expansion, outward expression, activity and joy. The heart is the ruler of this time. It houses the ‘Shen”, or spirit, [...]
We have one more month left of spring! Although, in California temperatures all over the place this time of year. In the cycle of the seasons, spring is a forceful energy moving into the year with vigor. We see it all around, winds, new growth, warmth. The organs related to spring are the liver and [...]
Another February means another Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. It has evolved as a holiday over the years, but the heart has always been a symbolic component of the day. Where does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fit in? Well, it really doesn’t. However, in TCM, the heart houses the Shen. The Shen is sometimes [...]
