Skip to content

Tag Archives: tcm

Five Acupuncture Points for Indian Summer

By admin | Published August 20, 2018

Acupuncture is part of a medical system that dates back nearly 3,500 years. This medical system is known as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. TCM acknowledges not four but five seasons. The fifth season, Indian Summer, occurs in late August through mid-September. Each season in TCM has a pair of organs or energetic pathways it corresponds to. For Indian Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged , , Comments Off on Five Acupuncture Points for Indian Summer

Eating Right for Your Body Type

By admin | Published November 20, 2017

Five Elements

Traditional Chinese Medicine, a medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years, views the body differently than modern medicine. When the body is broken down to its core, its tiniest molecules can be classified as energy. This means every element of the universe resides within the human body, to some degree. And every organ has its Continue reading

Posted in Diet | Also tagged Comments Off on Eating Right for Your Body Type

Five Ways to Increase White Blood Cell Count with TCM

By admin | Published October 2, 2017

Leukopenia is a term used when there are less than adequate white blood cells in the bloodstream. This condition may make those suffering from it susceptible to infections. Leukopenia is often seen in diseases such as AIDS, cancer and lupus, as well as in common occurrences like the flu or a cold. Leukopenia can also be medically induced, as is Continue reading

Posted in Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged , , Comments Off on Five Ways to Increase White Blood Cell Count with TCM

Acupuncture and Cervical Health

By admin | Published September 4, 2017

Women’s health is a big part of the healthcare industry. And acupuncture can be very beneficial in caring for the overall health of women. Acupuncture has been especially effective in helping with things like infertility, turning breech babies, inducing labor and clearing up infections. The cervix is just one small part of the uterus. Specifically it is the lower part Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Fertility, Women's Health | Also tagged , Comments Off on Acupuncture and Cervical Health

Heart Afire: The Fire Element

By admin | Published February 20, 2017

The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also their mental, emotional, spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let’s explore the heart.

The heart season is summer, and heart is considered the most yang: hot, bountiful and abundant. Yang is what is Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellness | Also tagged , Comments Off on Heart Afire: The Fire Element
626-755-6260 Directions Contact/Schedule