2,300 Years Later (and the same rules for Summer wellness still apply)

By |2022-11-15T14:06:43-05:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Over 2,000 years ago, The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine was written by Huang Di (the Yellow Emperor), who reigned around 300 BC and is considered to be the highest authority on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This body of knowledge was, and continues to be, an essential primary for any TCM practitioner. Based in Taoist philosophy, this classical text recognizes that the body follows certain natural rules – that health and disease are influenced by one's environment which includes seasonal, political and societal factors. For example, Huang Di writes, In the three months of summer there is an abundance of sunshine and [...]

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Summertime Sadness

By |2022-11-15T14:06:43-05:00July 15th, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

There is an imbalance in Chinese Medicine we call, “Lack of Joy.” The imbalance can be seasonal and is more commonly experienced in the summer months. The name says it all: 'lack of joy.' One can feel flat, disconnected and, at times, downright sad. This experience can feel incongruent with the seasonal shift. Winter is over, shouldn't the blues have lifted? Everyone else seems happy? Why aren't you happy? If any of this feels familiar, a seasonal acupuncture session can be a lovely way to help open a tight chest and empty a burdened mind. In addition, consider the following [...]

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Summer in the time of Covid

By |2022-11-15T14:06:43-05:00July 9th, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , |

Summer is filled with abundant energy, long days and sunshine. As the most yang time of year, this season is about expansion, growth, activity and creativity.   We all know what it’s like to endure a “Baltimore summer.” Hot and humid days remedied by secret swimming holes. But this is no ordinary summer. Get to know Summer in the time of Covid to better understand yourself and others.  Summer: a season of joy. Summer is a time to nurture our creative energies and enjoy the abundance that surrounds us, as well as “the fruits of our labor.” The extra hours of [...]

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A reflection of Spring in the time of COVID

By |2022-11-15T14:06:59-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , |

Since the start of the pandemic, it's felt like everything has changed. And indeed it has. However, the world continues to turn and change its relationship with the sun. And the season continues to offer its infinite wisdom for us to learn from. It is Spring. And with it all the joys of re/birth, creativity and potential, as well as its coordinated emotion of restless frustration. In this time of uncertainty and as our usual rhythm has been disrupted, it may be even more imperative than ever to lean into the laws of nature and the lessons of each [...]

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