by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss, Licensed Acupuncturist NC #355 on 11/23/22 Antiviral and respiratory herbal formulas is the first chapter of an extensive compendium of single herbs and specific formulas that may date back hundreds of years that a Master’s in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chinese Five Elements & Self Care
by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac. May is the beginning of summer and the Fire Phase as the month moves us into the summer solstice. Here in the Triangle area of North Carolina, the honeysuckle vine has been in bloom for … Continue reading
Written by Arthur-Link Freeman and Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss It would be helpful to read over this blog post to familiarize yourself with the language of your Ba Zi Chart. Don’t worry! It will make more sense when you attend the … Continue reading
Here is a recent creative approach, shortly before the Nov 3 presidential elections, amidst the uncertainty and turmoil leading up to the final days and post election week. It embodies the joy of creating attributed to the Fire Element in … Continue reading
written by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss, Licensed Acupuncturist You’ve all seen the Yin Yang Symbol: ancient circular symbol of duality, interdependence, and change. It is a symbol that is meant to be a way of creating/understanding order and also about moving … Continue reading
Written by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac. September 15, 2020 Graphic by Paget Fink of Paget Fink Designs “Deep relaxation and listening for the Water element, guided visualization for the Wood element, taste and connection to the Heart for the Fire … Continue reading
The Chinese Daoist Five Elements are based on thousands of years of observations of nature, its relationships, and the human body and spirit. They form one of the foundations of Chinese medicine, which include acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, Qi Gong … Continue reading
This is part of a series of blog posts by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac. on the practical uses of the Chinese Daoist Five Elements and how they can be used as a fun and insightful way for self-reflection. You … Continue reading
Chinese Lucky Foods by Lillian Bridges: Licensed acupuncturist and leading authority on Chinese face reading and diagnosis Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebrated by Chinese people around the world. Here’s a list of lucky foods to eat during the Chinese … Continue reading
Blog post by Austin Dixon L.Ac. My wise friend, Mischa Decker, recently posted the quote “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” I saw this post on Instagram and scribbled it down on a sticky pad … Continue reading