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!
Did you know that Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for back pain? In fact, Acupuncture is recommended by the Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians for the treatment of acute or subacute low back pain.
Many people experience back pain. It can hinder our quality of life and make activities, sitting, or walking difficult. … Read the rest!
There are many advantages to receiving a Massage! The benefits of massage therapy include relief of muscle tension, stress reduction, anxiety and depression relief, promotion of better sleep and emotional health. After a massage session, you should feel an overall relaxation throughout your entire body.
Whole body relaxation… Swedish MassageThe most common style of massage is Swedish. It encompasses long, gliding, and kneading strokes with a light to medium pressure depending on the client’s preference. Swedish… Read the rest!
1. Diet
Eat a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and protein. Also try to avoid or limit sugar and alcohol intake.
2. SleepGet a full night’s sleep! We recommend about 8 hours per night. Start your sleep routine 30-60 minutes before bed, and put that phone away!… 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!
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!
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!