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Getting Ahead of SAD

I’m imagining eyes rolling as their owners read this blog. I’m imagining the sighs and dismissive thoughts “Why are you writing about Seasonal Affective Disorder in JULY?!? I’m busy dealing with the social, physical, and emotional challenges of Summer!! I have a pool party to go to!” Or maybe you’re struggling with depression in the [...]

By |July 27th, 2023|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Getting Ahead of SAD

Aromatherapy for Summer

Aromatherapy can be a delightful way to enhance your summer experience and promote relaxation and overall well-being during the warm months. Here are some essential oils and aromatherapy practices you can try for summer. Essentials for Love and Friendship In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is associated with the Fire element, the Heart and the emotion of joy. Florals like [...]

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Emotion of Summer: Joy

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is associated with one of five emotions, along with a specific organ. For the summer season, the corresponding emotion is joy. From a TCM perspective, joy is not just happiness, but a feeling of deep satisfaction that comes from living a meaningful life. When we experience joy… the Heart's Qi expands. we feel [...]

By |July 20th, 2023|Categories: Emotion|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Emotion of Summer: Joy

A Humble Book Rec: Be Free Where You Are

Be Free Where You Are is a pocket sized gem of a book that a friend gave me as a stocking stuffer in my 20s. I find myself pulling it from the bookshelf to reread its profound pages from time to time. It’s a good one to have around during times of struggle, when your heart needs softening and [...]

By |July 14th, 2023|Categories: book rec, Faves, Self-Care|Comments Off on A Humble Book Rec: Be Free Where You Are

Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation

Recently, I had a follow up visit with a patient who had gotten a medical marijuana (MMJ) card about a year before. In many aspects of her life, she was doing great with the addition of MMJ in her life – she had less pain from her chronic illness, less neurological symptoms as a result [...]

By |July 13th, 2023|Categories: acupuncture, marijuana, MMCC, MMJ, moderation, T-Break, TCM, THC, Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation

A Brief History of Bian Stone

Bian stone is a type of stone that holds historical and cultural significance in ancient China. It is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 10,000 years ago, and was used for various purposes, including medicinal and spiritual practices. Here's a brief history of Bian stone. Origins and Discovery The Bian stone was discovered in the Yangshao [...]

By |June 28th, 2023|Categories: History of Acupuncture|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on A Brief History of Bian Stone
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