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Treating Anxiety and Depression with Chinese Medicine
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 […]
The Energy of Fall
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, […]
Maintaining Health During Autumn
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 Psychological Aspect of Indian Summer in Chinese Medicine
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 […]
Protecting Against Heat Exhaustion
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 […]