Yin and Yang are two elements that are opposite and in balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yin is responsible for moistening and cooling the body. When Yin is deficient or out of balance, the body shows signs of heating up. It develops slowly over several years and is often due to a lifestyle of overwork and little rest.… Read the rest!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we diagnose based on patterns presented in a patient. Disease, illness, and sickness are caused by patterns. In this series, we will be looking at patterns of deficiency one can find in the body. Stay tuned for interesting facts and foods that help to build, nourish, and tonify certain deficiencies that we often see in TCM when treating patients. … Read the rest!
Many of us know acupuncture helps manage pain and illness. However, did you know that Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) also support mental health?
In TCM, the body, mind, and spirit are a single unit. Therefore, if something is affecting one of these, then the person as a whole is affected.… Read the rest!
Summer is a time for energy, growth, and activity!
It’s also a time of abundance, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Summer is the time when we encourage you to eat raw, cooling foods like fruits, vegetables, and seafood!
The goal is to find cool yin foods that moisten. This helps counteract the heat and yang that summer brings.… Read the rest!