The ancient Chinese believed that living in harmony with the seasons of nature could prevent disease and promote health. Winter is the most yin season when the flow of energy is cold, damp, slow and inward. The days are shorter, and darkness comes early. The organs associated with winter are the kidneys and bladder. Today, […]
Kidney stones is a condition which has become much more prevalent in recent times. A New York Times article by Laurie Tarkan on October 28, 2008, cites that urologists in some parts of the USA are reporting a noticeable increase in kidney stones, especially in women and children. Recent statistics reported that 12% of men […]
In autumn comes the end of the growing season. The abundant energy and growth of summer is gone and the energy of the earth turns inward. The leaves fall and enrich the soil, getting it ready for next year’s harvest. Like nature, we have cycles of creating and releasing or letting go. Holding on to […]
Sciatica is a painful condition which begins in the lower back and radiates down one or both legs sometimes into the feet. It is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve which extends from the lower back down the back of the leg. Sciatica is usually cited as the result of a structural issue; a […]
Last week I spoke about the effectiveness of Chinese Medicine when treating anxiety. Acupressure and acupuncture help to balance the body’s vital energy which affects the body, mind, and spirit. Each yin organ energy pathway is associated with an emotion. When an acupressure practitioner takes pulses during a session she/he determines where the energy imbalances […]
Anxiety and depression are mood disorders that are extremely common in our present society. The symptoms of anxiety can range from mild discomfort to debilitating fear. Doctors will prescribe an array of medications to treat anxiety and depression but many of these meds have undesirable side effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine can be quite effective in treating […]
In ancient China and Japan peopled structured their lives to live in harmony with nature; their practices and eating habits changed with the change of seasons. Living as part of the natural world, they maintained balance and optimal health. The fall season is associated with the metal element “which governs organization, order, communication, the mind, […]
Now that the weather has finally changed it’s time to prepare for autumn. In nature, the energies begin to pull back and go deeper into the trees, shrubs, and earth. In our bodies, our vital energies also begin to circulate deeper into our organs to protect us from the cold. To maintain health and balance […]
The ancient Chinese believed that to be healthy we should align our energies with those of the current season. Indian Summer (late August till September) is harvest time in nature when there is great abundance. It is a time to gather and distribute the bounty of the earth. The earth element, which is the most […]
The heat waves we’ve been experiencing these last few weeks can cause us problems unless we plan our outdoor activities carefully. Heat exhaustion can drain your energy, create dehydration and physical exhaustion. Those most easily affected are people over 65, children under 4 years old, people who are ill, obese, or those taking medication. Heat […]