Did you know that spring time is the Liver time? In Chinese medicine, one way of looking at the body, and the external world, is through the lenses of the 5 Elements. According to these principles, all change—in the universe and in your body—occurs in five distinct cyclical stages or elements. Each of these stages is associated with a particular… Read more »
“If there is free flow, there is no pain; If there is no free flow, there is pain .” – Axiom of Traditional Chinese Medicine One of the most common conditions that attracts people for acupuncture treatments is back pain. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people at some point… Read more »
The holidays have come and gone leaving colder temperatures and snowy roads . . . it’s winter time in New England. While technically the days are getting longer, this is really the heart of the winter season and it can feel like it may never end. If you find yourself feeling any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering… Read more »
“In cases of disease and disorder, the physician should first address the diet and lifestyle.” – Sun Si-Miao (581-682 CE) Over the years, I have had many inquiries wondering if acupuncture can help with weight loss. Since many are looking for a “magic needle” they are disappointed with my answer. Yes, acupuncture can help with weight loss if it’s used… Read more »
It happens to the healthiest of us…we wake up one morning and feel the onset symptoms of a dreaded cold. It always seems to come at the worst time…right before that big meeting or project is due, or worse, heading off on a vacation! Chinese medicine looks at a cold as an Invasion of Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat. What does that… Read more »
