Yeah Fall! I love when the nights turn cool, the mornings are crisp, the sky seems bluer and the leaves are starting to change to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Autumn is a time when the yang and warmth of the sun begins to lessen and gives way to the yin and cooler seasons of fall and winter. Fall is… Read more »
“When a person lies down and cannot sleep, the Yin organs are injured, the Essence has no residence and is not quiet, and the person cannot sleep.” – Simple Question (Su Wen), Chapter 46 How many nights do you toss and turn, finding it hard to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep quickly, only to wake up early and can’t fall… Read more »
Summer time is finally here in New England . . . and with it those hazy, hot, and humid days that seem to sap the energy right out of you. In Chinese Medicine we look at the climactic factors of Summer-Heat and Dampness, and how they can affect the body. Summer-heat tends to injure the Yin of the body. This… Read more »
Are you dreading this spring because you know it will bring sneezing, itchy red eyes, and a runny nose? Do you suffer from allergic rhinitis and dislike how medication makes you feel? The best time to treat your allergies is before they start. Acupuncture can help reduce and alleviate your immediate symptoms, and when used over time it can help… Read more »
