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!
Winter is in full force! The weather is getting colder and hats and scarves are making their way into fashion. Here are a few characteristics of season according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Nature: YinIn Chinese medicine, the Winter season represents Yin. Yin is a dark, cold, slow, and inward energy.… Read the rest!
Who’s ready for 2020 to take a break? Dealing with a pandemic is unpredictable. With new information always flooding in, our clinic is constantly adapting and finding more efficient ways to keep our patients, staff, and community safe!
In light of the recent rise in cases, here are our updated clinic protocols along with tips on how to stay healthy as the weather changes and flu season picks up.… 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!
Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine provides support for women and men struggling with infertility? Acupuncture helps fertility by addressing problems that interfere with self-regulating functions in the body. If your hormones are out of balance, or your body is under stress, TCM and Acupuncture can help your body relax and become baby central!… 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!
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!
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