In Traditional Chinese Medicine each of the twelve meridians has a specific two-hour time period when the Qi (energy) is at its peak in that meridian. The Gallbladder Meridian is most active between 11:00 pm and 1:00 am. Its partner meridian, Liver, is most active between 1:00 am and 3:00 am. If you are consistently […]
In Chinese Medicine, man is seen as part of the natural world. Therefore, in order to experience optimum health and wellbeing and prevent disease living in harmony with the seasons of nature is of utmost importance. Spring is a season of new life and growth. The energies associated with spring are liver and gallbladder. Liver […]
The energy of spring is powerful enough to push crocus flowers up and outward through the hardened soil and snow. As we are part of nature this same energy is beginning to ignite in our bodies. This time of year, many people are interested in walking outside and starting or gearing up an exercise program. […]
Spring is finally here. The weather has warmed, the air is lighter, and you can see the birds getting active. The energy pathways most active in spring are Gall Bladder and Liver Meridians. Spring is associated with the wood element; the energy of plants breaking through the soil and buds appearing on the bare trees. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In past blog posts, I’ve spoken about the connection between bladder meridian and back pain. Balancing the energy of the bladder meridian will help to relax tight back muscles and promote a state of deep relaxation. During the winter season, the energies are very strong in the kidney and bladder meridians. It is especially important […]