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The Year of the Wood Dragon.

In Chinese Medicine, we base a lot of our diagnosis and decision-making on Yin and Yang and the 5 elements theory, but these concepts go...

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Jan 16, 20234 min read

The Year of the Water Rabbit.

In Chinese Medicine, we base a lot of our diagnosis and decision-making on Yin and Yang and the 5 elements theory, but these concepts go...

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Jan 31, 20224 min read

The Year of the Water Tiger.

In Chinese Medicine, we base a lot of our diagnosis and decision-making on Yin and Yang and the 5 elements theory, but these concepts go...

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Mar 5, 20213 min read

Health recommendations for the Insects Awaken seasonal node

Try Including scallions, fresh ginger, chives, and radishes into your diet. Sprouted greens are also a food of choice during this time

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Feb 10, 20213 min read

The Year of the Metal Ox.

In Chinese Medicine we base a lot of our diagnosis and decision making on Yin and Yang and the 5 elements theory, but those concepts go...

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Jan 20, 20213 min read

Major Cold Seasonal Node. How to promote wellness during the next 2 weeks?

According to the 24 Solar Terms, January 20th marks "Major Cold" (大寒Da Han). After the Winter Solstice on December 21st, days started to...

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Sep 2, 20204 min read

5 reasons to drink teas on a daily basis.

Many of you know how passionate I am about Herbal Medicine. It is something I was instantly attracted to about Chinese Medicine from the...

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Feb 3, 20203 min read

How to adjust your lifestyle in accordance with Spring Season?

February 3rd, 2021 marked the “Beginning of Spring” (立春 LiChun). Just like the Lunar New Year, the “Beginning of Spring” signifies a...

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Jan 24, 20203 min read

The Year of the Metal Rat.

In Chinese Medicine we base a lot of our diagnosis and decision making on Yin and Yang and 5 elements theory, but those concepts go way...

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Nov 25, 20196 min read

Best Wellness Gifts 2019

Your guide to unique and healthy gift ideas It always seemed to me that an Acupuncture Clinic is the last place anyone would look for the...

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Aug 5, 20197 min read

Lets talk about POOP!

What your bowel movement can tell you about your health? I have been meaning to address the topic of digestion for a while, but bowel...

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May 8, 20195 min read

How to adjust your lifestyle in accordance with Summer Season?

According to 24 Solar Terms, May 6th marks "Beginning of Summer" (立夏 Lì Xià). As mentioned in previous posts, in China the seasons are...

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Mar 5, 20197 min read

Natural ways to manage pain

Living with chronic pain can affect you not only on a physical but also on a psychological level. The impact of reduced mobility...

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Jan 19, 20194 min read

Congee (粥 zhōu) is a "cure-it'all" food.

I am not a big fan of a "cure-it-all" fad diet trends that come and go on a yearly basis. It is a very big statement when somebody says...

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Dec 17, 20182 min read

December 22nd marks Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year, what's next?

According to 24 Solar Terms, December 22nd marks "Winter Solstice" (冬至 Dong Zhi). As a shortest day of the year Winter Solstice reaches...

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Nov 6, 20184 min read

How to adjust your lifestyle in accordance with Winter Season?

According to 24 Solar Terms, November 7th marks "Beginning of Winter" (立冬 Li Dong). As mentioned in previous posts, in China seasons are...

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Oct 17, 20183 min read

Honeysuckle Powder to fight Cold & Flu

Did you know that three quarters of Chinese medical training is dedicated to Herbal Medicine? It means that out of 4 years of studying...

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Sep 23, 20182 min read

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

You might think it’s too early to be talking about the middle of fall, but in Chinese culture, the seasons are marked by the energetic...

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Sep 1, 20182 min read

Steamed pear recipe for cough relief

In my recent post on Health Preservation & Best Health Practices in Autumn I introduced the idea of body fluid production and importance...

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Aug 27, 20184 min read

How to adjust your lifestyle in accordance with Fall Season?

It sure does not feel like it yet, but August 7th marked the “Start of Autumn” (lì qiū 立秋) while August 23rd was the “Limit of Heat” (chù...

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