The opposite of Yin is Yang. Therefore, in TCM, Yang is responsible for warming and activating the body and its functions. Cold symptoms arise when there is a deficiency of Yang in the body. These can be a feeling of cold, preference for warmth, cold limbs, pale and frequent urine, and low energy.… Read the rest!
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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!
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!
Postpartum is a wonderful time for a new mother and her baby to bond. Most mothers end up going back to work and normal daily life shortly after giving birth. However, this is the time they should be taking to rest and recover. Traditionally, there are at least 30 days of bonding and rest following birth for the new mother and her baby.… Read the rest!
Colder weather and more time indoors is upon us and here to stay until late Spring. Keeping your immune system strong is the key to preventing sickness and resolving it quicker during the Fall and Winter months. In Chinese Medicine, we have lots of tools to help boost the immune system and prevent sickness.… Read the rest!
Bloating, cravings, headaches, fatigue, irritability, and heightened emotions. These are just some of the signs and symptoms of what many of us know as PMS, or Premenstrual Syndrome. All of these can be very common the week before and during menses. However in Chinese Medicine, they are not considered “normal” and can be avoided.… Read the rest!