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The Renewal of Spring
Although there is still snow on the ground, the air has a feeling of lightness with the coming of spring. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the time of renewal, cleansing, creating, activity, growth, and movement. Spring is associated with the wood element and Gall Bladder and Liver Meridians. This is the perfect time to […]
Herbs that Support a Strong Immune System
Last week I spoke about the importance of a strong immune system to prevent illness and maintain good health. To continue with that theme, there are eight herbs that Chinese Medicine considers invaluable to bring balance and boost the immune system. They are: Echinacea- anti-viral and anti-bacterial Astragalus- fights stress and can improve blood count […]
Boosting the Immune System with Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Chinese Medicine, good health is associated with free-flowing energy or qi. Every organ of the body has its own energy flow, but there are three types of qi which are most important for the immune system. These are: wei qi, ying qi and yuan qi. The wei qi is our outer protective energy, it […]
Treating Shingles with Chinese Medicine
I have a friend who is suffering from complications from shingles, so I wanted to research what Chinese Medicine has to offer for this condition. Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the skin surrounding it, which is caused by the same virus as chicken pox. Shingles usually occur in people over fifty but […]
Treating Chronic Inflammation with Chinese Medicine
In today’s deadline riddled, multitasking society, chronic inflammation seems to be an all too common occurrence. Though inflammation is a normal response to toxins, infections and foreign bodies; chronic inflammation can predispose an individual to various medical conditions. These conditions include: allergies, reflux, diabetes, heart disease, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and inflammatory bowel disorders. […]