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After yin and yang, where we classify as light or dark, we can use the 5 elements are to classify different shades of light.  While we...

Meridians form a network of overlapping pathways of Qi throughout the body.  They are "how" and "where" it moves to perform it’s...

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...

In One of China’s oldest medical texts, (the Huang Di Nei Jing - over 2,000 years old), it states: “Superior doctors prevent disease. ...

Most people come for acupuncture because they need help with a health issue.  They have heard of, or experienced its ability to heal and...

Many people find that as the weather gets colder, their joints stiffen, and they are plagued with aches and pains. There are many...

We now find ourselves moving from fall, into winter. In terms of five elemental theory, that’s moving from the “metal” element (fall),...

Saying that may raise more questions than answers. What is Daoism? Why would I want to do their yoga? Qi gong (pronounced “chee...

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...

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...

An important part of TCM, of Holistic Medicine, is living in harmony with one’s environment. That includes making changes in accordance...

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...

People often ask if acupuncture can treat, any number of things. The answer invariably is “yes”, but there’s more to the answer. First,...

Philosophy of Duality Much of Chinese philosophy is based on the core concept of duality. Let me explain: Imagine the universe before...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine we study the philosophy of the five elements or five phases. It’s an analogy of certain phases and their...

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...

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...

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...

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...