It is one of the most common nervous system disorders. Headaches can be varying levels of severity however, no matter the severity of pain they are still very annoying to deal with. It’s common for headaches to affect concentration and interfere with daily activities.… Read the rest!
People are opting to get outside more with the warmer weather and longer days. More of us are running on concrete and trails, hiking on the weekend, long walks at the end of the day, or biking to work.… Read the rest!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring signifies new beginnings, new birth, and open and fluid energy. Some characteristics of Spring include:
Nature: Yang
Element: Wood
Organ: Liver/Gallbladder
Climate: Wind
Taste: Sour
Color: Green
Emotion: Anger
Spring from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective Element: WoodWood represents rising and growing yang.… Read the rest!
Due to this, there has been an increase in TECH NECK. It looks like the following: someone who is sitting at a desk, hunched up in front of a computer screen, rounded back, neck jutting forward, typing away on a keyboard with no wrist support, and occasionally dropping their head forward to text quickly on their cell phone.… Read the rest!
The Heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is known as the ‘Emperor’ of all the internal organs. Its main function is to govern the blood and it is associated with the mind. However, it has many other characteristics and responsibilities that make it a unique organ according to TCM.
Governing the BloodBy governing the blood, the Heart helps circulate it throughout the body, just like in Western Medicine.… Read the rest!
Eating and living based on what part of the cycle we are in helps keep us in balance and can increase fertility. A woman’s cycle can vary and doesn’t always look like a typical 28-day cycle. Your cycle changes and can be affected by:
Stress (our perception)Diet (excess/deficiency)Our upbringingMindset/emotionsExerciseInflammationTravelFriends/family relationshipsThyroid functionMetabolism (sugar/PCOS)Amount of sunlight vs blue lightPerceived safety/securityUse of birth control pill/over the counter prescriptions/fertility medsEnvironmental hormonesTrauma Menstrual Cycle PhasesAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are FOUR phases in a menstrual cycle.… Read the rest!
Recently, Whitney completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. This program focuses on evidence-informed practice, integrative diagnostics, current research, and inter-professional communication. Congratulations to Whitney!
Congratulations Dr. Whitney!In fact, becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist is quite the process! From my own experience at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), to start off, you need to have an undergraduate Bachelors degree.… Read the rest!
It’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day! This year, AOM Day is Saturday, October 24th. Created by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), AOM Day seeks to increase public awareness about Alternative medicine. It also shows the progress, promise, and benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
In celebration of this day, here are some facts about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine!… Read the rest!
Autumn has officially begun. The air is crisp and cool, the winds are picking up, and leaves are starting to change color and fall. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Autumn signifies the beginning of the Yin time of year. It is bringing us inward and telling us to slow down before we hibernate for the Winter.… Read the rest!
In this final blog of the series, we are tackling Qi deficiency. In TCM, Qi is the life force of the body, and everything and everyone is made up of Qi. We often replenish our Qi by eating food. Eating healthy, good quality, and nutritious foods help to revitalize our Qi. … Read the rest!
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