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Getting Ahead of SAD
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Getting Ahead of SAD

Mood, Seasonal Changes

Getting Ahead of SAD

By Dana Robinson|2023-07-27T10:53:25-04:00July 27th, 2023|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes|Tags: acupuncture, depression, emotion, mood, movement, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), summer, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

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 summer, which is more common than you think, as discussed in our blog with Summertime Sadness and How Acupuncture Can Help Beat the Summer Blues. But, when you think about it practically, it's a great time to start thinking about [...]

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation
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Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation

acupuncture, marijuana, MMCC, MMJ, moderation, T-Break, TCM, THC, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation

By Dana Robinson|2023-07-18T18:25:59-04:00July 13th, 2023|Categories: acupuncture, marijuana, MMCC, MMJ, moderation, T-Break, TCM, THC, Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tags: acupuncture, cannabis, marijuana, MMCC, MMJ, moderation, T-break, TCM, THC, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

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 of inflammation, and was sleeping better. However, she had noticed that her tolerance had gone up, increasing her minimum dosage, and that she felt like she was in a "slight permanent daze" from consuming marijuana daily for months at a [...]

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Celebrating AAPIs with Honor, Recognition and Compassion
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Celebrating AAPIs with Honor, Recognition and Compassion

#StopAsianHate, AAPI Heritage Month, Holidays

Celebrating AAPIs with Honor, Recognition and Compassion

By Jaime Kauffman|2023-05-16T14:59:49-04:00May 16th, 2023|Categories: #StopAsianHate, AAPI Heritage Month, Holidays|Tags: AAPI Heritage Month, celebration, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the United States. One aspect of AAPI culture that is particularly significant, especially to us here at Mend, is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been practiced for thousands of years and continues to be used today. As stewards of TCM, we respect and honor the knowledge and practices that have been passed down through generations of Asian practitioners. Though this traditional medicine is not our own, we strive to preserve, promote and practice [...]

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History of Cannabis in TCM
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History of Cannabis in TCM

Cannabis, Herbs, History of Acupuncture

History of Cannabis in TCM

By Cynthia Salmond|2023-04-17T10:30:31-04:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Cannabis, Herbs, History of Acupuncture|Tags: cannabis, history of cannabis, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

Cannabis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. According to historical records, the Chinese have been using cannabis for medicinal purposes as far back as 2700 BC. The plant was believed to have a wide range of therapeutic properties and was commonly used to treat a variety of conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and malaria. Most mentions of cannabis and its use centered around pain and mental health management. In TCM, the leaves, seeds, and roots of the cannabis plant were used to make different types of medicinal preparations. The leaves were often made into a [...]

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Dream Interpretation in TCM
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Dream Interpretation in TCM

Mood, Self-Care, Sleep, Wellness

Dream Interpretation in TCM

By Jaime Kauffman, Alex Shiflett|2023-04-13T10:26:34-04:00April 10th, 2023|Categories: Mood, Self-Care, Sleep, Wellness|Tags: dreaming, dreams, five element, Five Sprits, Hun, insomnia, Jung, Shen, sleep disturbances, sleeping, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

Dream interpretation, as a practice, is indigenous in origin. In spite of the fact that we may not always be able to recall our dreams, for centuries they’ve had the potential to fascinate, scare, and even inform us when interpreted. Like music and film, dreams can be abstract in their expression. The meaning of one’s dreams, and the method to interpret, is a reflection of social, cultural, and historical frameworks. In many ancient societies, dreams were thought to be a kind of supernatural communication and a divination of sorts. Later, dream interpretation had clear associations. For example, in traditional [...]

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Mend ♥ Teens
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Mend ♥ Teens

Parenting, Self-Care, Teens

Mend ♥ Teens

By mca_sarah|2023-03-01T17:31:29-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Categories: Parenting, Self-Care, Teens|Tags: parenting, Teens, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

Photo by NEOSiAM 2021 from Pexels Imagine how different your adolescent years could have been if you had a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to “ring out the sponge” of a busy brain and full heart. Today’s teenagers arguably are holding more than ever – with constant connectivity via social media and online access, yet isolated in these interrupted COVID years. Acupuncture can be a great non-verbal therapy for kids. We enjoy seeing teens and believe every teen can benefit from being introduced to acupuncture as an option at an early age. Think of acupuncture as a steam valve for stress [...]

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Mobilize Without Fear: Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
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Mobilize Without Fear: Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus

coronavirus, Immunity, Self-Care, Take Home TCM

Mobilize Without Fear: Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus

By gryph|2022-11-15T14:07:00-05:00March 18th, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Immunity, Self-Care, Take Home TCM|Tags: coronavirus, covid-19, gryph & ivyrose, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine|

Gryph & IvyRose's pediatrician Stephen Cowan, MD offers this important Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective of mobilizing without fear in the time of coronavirus. There’s something missing from the information the CDC is offering right now that is more critical to our personal health than all the statistics. During my many years of primary care practice whenever flu came through town, I would call those newly diagnosed every day to see how they were doing. This served two purposes. It let them know that I was caring for them and this helped them feel less alone, AND it also helped [...]

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