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
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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
written by Austin Dixon L.Ac. Spring is here! Even if the weather still has random wintery moments (welcome to NC), the energetic shifts that come with the season change are in full effect. So even on days when we reach … Continue reading
by Austin Dixon, Licensed Acupuncturist In Chinese Medicine the seasons play an important role in our health and wellbeing. Our body and mind is better when we eat seasonally appropriate food, wear seasonally appropriate clothing, and follow sleeping patterns that … Continue reading
Rice fields at the base of the Himalayan Mountains in Central Nepal 3-week trek in 2011 LESSONS FROM OUR SPLEEN and Stomach, the organs of the Earth Element Excerpted from Helping Ourselves: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Food Energetics Organ … Continue reading
Spring is a time of birth, change and rapid expansion. The Chinese medicine element or energetic phase for spring is Wood. Just as spring is the time for plants to quickly pierce the ground and for trees to flower, it … Continue reading
Originally published in June 2013 on Armonia Holistic Health’s blog post “The supernatural forces of summer create heat in the Heavens and fire on Earth; they create the heart and the pulse within the body…the red color, the tongue, and … Continue reading
By Licensed Acupuncturist Austin Dixon Am I the only one feeling like there is too much happening and too many places to be right now? Probably not. This feeling is typical for this time of year. There is a lot … Continue reading