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Summer According to TCM
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Summer According to TCM

Seasonal Changes, Wellness

Summer According to TCM

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-05-30T11:44:16-04:00June 22nd, 2022|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, summer, TCM|

Photo still from video by Olena Bohovyk of Pexels In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is the most yang, energetic time of year – the season to be the most active and outgoing. It is ruled by the Fire element, the heart organ, the emotion of joy and the sound of laughter. Sounds about right, doesn’t it? This is the season that calls for us to enjoy moments with friends, family and loved ones. The Fire Element Whereas Spring’s Wood element is about birth and the process of becoming, Fire celebrates that which has become. Taking an inventory of [...]

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Treating Migraines Naturally
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Treating Migraines Naturally

Acupressure, Pain, Take Home TCM

Treating Migraines Naturally

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-06-28T10:23:28-04:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Acupressure, Pain, Take Home TCM|Tags: acupressure, Chinese medicine, headaches, migraine triggers, migraines, TCM|

Migraines are one of the most debilitating neurological disorders worldwide. A crippling headache, migraines are known for their intense, throbbing or pulsating head pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, with possible auras or flashes of light. Notably, they strike one side of the head unlike other headaches. What causes such agony? While a medical explanation is somewhat limited, it’s believed that a complex combination of neurological, hormonal, vascular, and metabolic malfunctions are to blame. Genetics may also play a role. Ultimately, the best way to combat migraines is to prevent them from happening in the first place. The [...]

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Shen: It’s in the Eyes
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Shen: It’s in the Eyes

Diagnostics, Mood

Shen: It’s in the Eyes

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:04:44-05:00May 31st, 2022|Categories: Diagnostics, Mood|Tags: Chinese medicine, diagnostics, eyes, respiration, TCM|

Image by Nika Akin from Pixabay Mind, Body and Shen “Mind, body, and spirit” – in these three parts of overall human health, there’s an understanding of what good mental and physical wellness looks like. Spiritual health, on the other hand, can be a bit more ambiguous for us Westerners. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “spirit” is known as shen. One can think of it as the light within. Encapsulating our presence, soul and consciousness, shen helps us connect with the outside world and is what makes us truly “human.” In fact, in Chinese, shen is one of three [...]

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Counting the Ways Acupuncture Benefits Older Adults
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Counting the Ways Acupuncture Benefits Older Adults

Seniors

Counting the Ways Acupuncture Benefits Older Adults

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-04-26T07:15:50-04:00May 24th, 2022|Categories: Seniors|Tags: arthritis, Chinese medicine, depression, digestion, hypertension, mood, respiration, TCM|

Getting older comes with its share of aches and ailments. It is not uncommon for seniors to have a slew of medications and vitamins to deal with, perhaps in a pill holder with AM and PM slots. Due to the prevalence of using specialists in Western medicine, who are likely not talking to each other, too often seniors are overly medicated, sometimes leading to dangerous results. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a bit different. In its holistic approach, the goal is to bring balance to the body. By treating the patient and not the symptoms, the result is an improvement [...]

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Acupuncture and Depression
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Acupuncture and Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month, Mood, Wellness

Acupuncture and Depression

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:04:45-05:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: Mental Health Awareness Month, Mood, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, depression, Mental Health Awareness Month, TCM|

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. For some, depression can severely interfere with carrying out important life activities. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 21 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode. This results in 8.4% of all adult Americans. Though major depression is increasing among all age groups, it is rising fastest among teens and young adults (aged 12-17) at 17% of the population. For those suffering from illness, depression often coincides. Studies [...]

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Vets to Vets
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Vets to Vets

Acupuncturists, Self-Care, Veterans, Wellness

Vets to Vets

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:04:45-05:00April 25th, 2022|Categories: Acupuncturists, Self-Care, Veterans, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, TCM, Veterans, Veterans Community Care (VCC) Program|

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Over the years, the Mend practice has had acupuncturists who are also U.S. veterans. We are proud to have these clinicians on the Mend team and love all that they have to offer. As a Veterans Community Care (VCC) Program provider, we particularly like being able to offer our veteran clients access to acupuncturists who have an understanding and sensitivity to veterans' needs and experiences. To honor our current veteran clinicians, we learned a bit about their military background, what led them to acupuncture, and how they see acupuncture as a support to active [...]

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Leveraging Spring Energy
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Leveraging Spring Energy

Mood, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Leveraging Spring Energy

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-05-01T15:30:22-04:00April 10th, 2022|Categories: Mood, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: building, Chinese medicine, emotion, gallbladder, growth, leveraging, liver, new beginnings, renewal, spring, TCM, tips, walking|

A Season of New Beginnings and Growth In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the seasons hold a powerful symbiotic relationship on our body, mind and spirit. And while Western culture certainly is influenced by seasonal aspects, TCM goes much deeper. At the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine lies the Five Element cycle which symbolizes the continuity and stages of life. Each season, and its corresponding element, represents a stage of development. Spring, aligned with the Wood element, is the first in the cycle and signifies creation – birth, life and its subsequent evolution. The rest we took in the winter [...]

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Spring Energetics: Wood and Wind
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Spring Energetics: Wood and Wind

Seasonal Changes

Spring Energetics: Wood and Wind

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-03-14T10:17:47-04:00March 14th, 2022|Categories: Seasonal Changes|Tags: Chinese medicine, spring, TCM, wind, Wood|

Photo by Joshua Abner from Pexels Although we think of January 1 as the beginning of the year, we can also think of spring as a beginning, as well. During this season we slough off the cool and damp days of winter, and welcome warmth and brightness. In this process, spring becomes the pinnacle of new growth and the start of a new cycle. Spring’s Wood Element According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spring season is represented by the element of Wood which symbolizes birth, growth, and development. To capture the energy of Wood, consider how during this [...]

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Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil
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Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil

Pain, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:05:18-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Pain, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, Dr. Bob's Medical Oil, herbs, pain, TCM|

I'm so excited that Mend’s clinic rooms and retail shelves are now stocked with one of my favorite topical products, Dr. Bob's Medicated Oil. Though the name always makes me think of a carnival barker selling a magical cure, this really is a lovely product with a variety of uses and a history connected to that of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice here in the US. Opening a bottle of Dr. Bob's fills the room with the bright smell of peppermint and tea – two of the oils used in the mixture. It's easy to pour and [...]

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What is a DOM?
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What is a DOM?

Acupuncturists, FAQ, Wellness

What is a DOM?

By BrianD|2022-11-15T14:05:37-05:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Acupuncturists, FAQ, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, DOM, TCM|

As health and wellness needs have evolved in the 21st century, Mend has become part of that positive change. Offering affordable, non-invasive, whole-person healthcare that gets results has been part of Mend’s mission since its creation. With that goal in mind, Mend has gathered together an amazing group of practitioners that are not only great at what they do, but are also genuinely good people. Among the practitioners at Mend is Brian Dougherty, a Doctor of Oriental* Medicine. We took some time to sit with Dr. Brian to talk about what exactly a “Doctor of Oriental Medicine” is, and [...]

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