The sun is out, and the days are long and hot. Summer is officially here!
Some Characteristics of SummerNature: Yang
Organ: Heart
Element: Fire
Flavor: Bitter
Emotion: Joy
Color: Red
In Traditional Chinese Medicine we live and change with the seasons. Summer is the most Yang season. It represents outward energy, expansion, movement, and activity.… Read the rest!
Nausea and morning sickness affect many women during the first trimester of their pregnancy.
In Chinese Medicine, the first trimester is a lot of work for a woman’s body. A huge strain is put on the woman’s Blood, Essence, and Kidney Qi. This can weaken the Blood and Kidney Qi and cause the Qi to rebel upward towards the Stomach and chest.… Read the rest!
Sleep issues affect many Americans. With so much technology surrounding us, our bodies often feel charged and not relaxed or rested. This can cause nights of lying awake, watching the clock tick away.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Formulas are amazing at treating sleep issues (it is one of my favorite things to treat)!… Read the rest!
Looking for a new book to read?
Whitney recommended a book to me a while back called “Rhythms of Change,” by Mary Saunders. I finally read it, and found its perspective on health and wellness to be refreshing and practical!
The book is about Oriental medicine and how small lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in your day to day health and wellness.… Read the rest!
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