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The Metal Element – Autumn
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 […]
Chinese Medicine and Sciatic Nerve Pain
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 […]
Anxiety and Chinese Medicine – continued
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 […]
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, […]