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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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Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold
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Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold

Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Wellness

Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:02-05:00April 5th, 2021|Categories: Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: colds, immunity, neck, spring, wind|

Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash In Chinese Medicine, windy days can be the subtle difference between a powerful, clear-headed week and a drippy-head-cold-week. Wind on our neck and backs is thought to make us more susceptible to falling prey to one of the 200 strains of viruses that cause cold symptoms. In the classical texts that are the foundation of our medicine, Wind is considered one of the 'Six Evil Causes of Illness'. Dramatic? A bit. But consider a thousand years ago the serious threat of getting sick compared to current day. Here's the short of it: Windy days [...]

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Gua Sha for Spring (and every other time of year!)
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Gua Sha for Spring (and every other time of year!)

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Gua Sha for Spring (and every other time of year!)

By Alexandra|2022-11-15T14:06:03-05:00March 30th, 2021|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, gua sha, modalities, spring, TCM, wind|

Let me start by saying, holy cow, I love gua sha! Here’s why: it provides immediate relief (as we know acupuncture can sometimes be subtle and take time to yield results). Also, like cupping, it is diagnostic depending on the color of the skin after the treatment. If you look up gua sha, you may find that the images that come up look rather…severe, but don’t let that deter you! Gua sha may feel similar to having a massage in that it might feel tender, but also AMAZING at the same time. Let me tone down my excitement and [...]

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Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)
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Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)

Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Sleep, Wellness

Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:04-05:00March 29th, 2021|Categories: Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Sleep, Wellness|Tags: avoid, neck, sleep, spring, springtime bloopers, wind|

Photo by Clark de Hart The proverb ‘A drop of prevention is worth a bucket load of cure’ illustrates a core tenant of East Asian Medicine – prevention is as important as cure. Foundational to health (and prevention) is living in accord with the cycles of nature. Simply put, how we ‘do life’ in February is not how we ‘do life’ in July. Below are some of the most common springtime “bloopers” and basics for prevention of dis-ease (which in spring could include propensity to colds, allergy symptoms, irritability and sleep disturbance). Avoid these Springtime Bloopers 1. Protect Your [...]

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