YEAR of the WOOD DRAGON begins February 10, 2024 In Chinese Astrology each year is represented by a different animal. The Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12 Year Chinese Zodiac. Why is the Dragon 5th? According to one of many myths, the Jade Emperor held a race and decreed that the order of […]
As we leave 2020 and the Year of the Rat we look forward to a better year. And with good reason. Last year was a hard year for people in so many ways. The cunning Rat created a lot of problems…but that is just his way. And that is why the Rat is the first […]
The media is saturated with news about the corona virus. Many people are anxious and running to the store to stock up on hand-sanitizer wipes, face masks, and Vitamin C pills. The hysteria is overwhelming. However, a healthy immune system is important, regardless of what illness is dominating the headlines. Acupuncture can play an important […]
The Heart in Chinese Medicine is associated with the emotions of joy and happiness. These emotions often are present when one is in love but of course, one doesn’t have to be in love to feel joy and happiness. These emotions can also come from time spent with close friends, a relaxing vacation and from achieving a great accomplishment. Sometimes though there can be overjoy and this can lead to manic and uncontrolled behavior; this is an example of the Chinese theory of yin and yang in all things
Welcome to Springtime! The organs associated with the Spring in Chinese Medicine are the Liver and Gallbladder. So this month we are going to discuss the basics of the Liver. In Western medicine it is said that the Liver is responsible for 600 functions in the body. I have never seen a list but this […]
