TCM Vital Substances - Qi and Blood
We’ve talked about qi in the past, and we have heard of blood. In Traditional Chinese Medicine these two substances are crucial to the...
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Michael Savalli
Jan 242 min read
Why Get Acupuncture? Part 2 - Prevention & Maintenance
In One of China’s oldest medical texts, (the Huang Di Nei Jing - over 2,000 years old), it states: “Superior doctors prevent disease. ...
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Michael Savalli
Jan 102 min read
Why Get Acupuncture? Part 1 - Treatment of Symptoms
Most people come for acupuncture because they need help with a health issue. They have heard of, or experienced its ability to heal and...
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Michael Savalli
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Joint Pain in the Cold Months, A Traditional Remedy - Persimmon Tea
Many people find that as the weather gets colder, their joints stiffen, and they are plagued with aches and pains. There are many...
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Michael Savalli
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Down-Shift Into Winter - A Short Qi Gong Exercise
We now find ourselves moving from fall, into winter. In terms of five elemental theory, that’s moving from the “metal” element (fall),...
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Michael Savalli
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Qi Gong - Daoist Yoga
Saying that may raise more questions than answers. What is Daoism? Why would I want to do their yoga? Qi gong (pronounced “chee...
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Michael Savalli
Nov 15, 20233 min read
My Introduction to Tai Chi
My Introduction to Tai Chi When I started taking classes in Tai Chi, I was nervous. I had not done any exercise in a very long time and...
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Michael Savalli
Nov 1, 20232 min read
On the Importance of Exercise
It is no secret, that our modern lifestyle, while offering many benefits to our health and lifespan, has opened up a whole new can of...
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Michael Savalli
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Tuning In to Fall - Foods for the Season
An important part of TCM, of Holistic Medicine, is living in harmony with one’s environment. That includes making changes in accordance...
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Michael Savalli
Oct 4, 20232 min read
What is Zen?
I love it when people ask this question. This is one of my favorite questions to answer. Right next to “How do I meditate?” Both...
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Michael Savalli
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Can Acupuncture treat my: (fill in the blank)?
People often ask if acupuncture can treat, any number of things. The answer invariably is “yes”, but there’s more to the answer. First,...
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Michael Savalli
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Yin and Yang - The Cosmic Balance of the Universe
Philosophy of Duality Much of Chinese philosophy is based on the core concept of duality. Let me explain: Imagine the universe before...
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Michael Savalli
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Tuning in to the seasons
In Traditional Chinese Medicine we study the philosophy of the five elements or five phases. It’s an analogy of certain phases and their...
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Michael Savalli
Aug 9, 20232 min read
How Does Acupuncture Work?
This is a question we get a lot from our new clients. From the way we’re used to thinking about medicine, it seems counterintuitive that...
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Michael Savalli
Jul 16, 20232 min read
What is TaiChi? - Part 1
TaijChi is a Chinese martial art with a multifaceted purpose. On the surface a martial art is to train for hand to hand combat. Along...
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Michael Savalli
Jul 16, 20231 min read
A Simple Introduction to Meditation
When I talk to people about meditation, I often hear similar responses. Some say, “I would if I had more time,” or, “I've tried it, but I...
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Michael Savalli
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
This is probably the most common question new patients ask. The simple answer is, “no.” A more detailed answer is, “not in the way you...
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