Tag Archives: tcm

Going Deeper: The Kidneys

By admin | Published January 2, 2017

The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also mental, emotional, spiritual and elemental qualities that align

Meridian Point for Winter: Large Intestine 4

By admin | Published December 19, 2016

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential points in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or

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Foods for the Winter Season

By admin | Published December 5, 2016

Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody is aware that certain foods should be consumed during specific times

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Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix it

By admin | Published November 21, 2016

A very common complaint that acupuncturists hear from our patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this fatigue is related to lack of sleep, but sometimes no amount of

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Kidney and Bladder Health & TCM

By admin | Published January 4, 2016

The kidney is an especially important organ in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Not only does it flush out the unwanted toxins from our body, but is believed to support the body’s

Posted in Health, Wellness | Also tagged bladder, kidney, tea Comments Off