Harvest to Hibernation: Preparing the Hearth Fall is traditionally thought of as harvest time, a time for gathering nature’s bounty, and preparing it for storage. Food is preserved for hibernation…
Late Summer from a TCM Perspective Let’s talk about late summer – from an acupuncturist’s view. The summer season belongs to the heart and small intestine, but the late summer…
When starting a cleanse or detox program, don’t just think of boxed or bottled juices and pre-packaged kits. Acupuncture and naturopathic medicine are both proven to be an efficient detox techniques….
Fear and the Kidneys Many years ago, when I was an acupuncture intern, I saw a patient who had lost all of his hair within a single week. All of…
Stay Healthy This Winter with a Balanced Qi Winter’s element is water and is associated with the kidneys, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered the source of all…