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Chinese Medicine in Late Summer
The weather in late summer is usually hotter and heavier with humidity than the rest of the season. Dampness is associated with the earth element which is most active this time of year. Late summer is a time for slowing down and gathering in. The earth element gives us the ability to nourish and care […]
The 24-hour Organ Clock of Chinese Medicine
Every so often I like to revisit the 24-hour meridian clock. It has valuable information on how our energy cycles throughout our body during a day. “In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that each organ has its point of highest energy and lowest energy.” The 24-hour Meridian Clock shows the times when each meridian […]
The Value of Living in the Present Moment
“Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry- all forms of fear- are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence.” – Eckhart Tolle “The secret of health for both mind and body is not […]
Chinese Medicine and Sciatic Pain
The sciatic nerve originates from the lower spine and goes down the side of the leg to the foot. When inflamed or compressed it sends intense pain down the buttocks to the back of the leg and foot. It can also cause numbness or tingling and difficulty walking or standing. Some causes of sciatica, aside […]
Pal Dan Gum- a Way to Balance Energy and Increase Awareness
Pal Dan Gum or the eight silken movements are a set of qigong exercises used in Korea and China for thousands of years to increase spiritual awareness and promote health and longevity. These 8 silken movements take only 10 minutes to perform and when done daily along with focused breathing strengthen the vital essence and balance the […]