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If you’ve ever been to an acupuncture clinic, chances are your acupuncturist felt the pulse on your wrist as part of their exam. In Western medicine, your doctor or nurse feels your pulse to determine it’s rate. However, in Chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis is far more complicated. In Chinese medicine, the quality of your . . . → Read More: Why Your Acupuncturist Feels Your Pulse  Comments are closed  About Acupuncture  acupuncture, acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine, Chinese pulse diagnosis, pulse One of the first things I learned as I began studying Chinese medicine was that I should not try to think of Chinese medicine in Western terms, and for good reason. Both systems of healing have their benefits and drawbacks, but they are otherwise nothing alike. Western medicine is based on scientific study, and . . . → Read More: A Comparison Between Chinese and Western Medicine In Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal formulas and food therapy are prescribed based on your individual needs. Your acupuncturist can help determine any imbalances and needs you may have and prescribe the right herbal formula or foods to help you accomplish your goals. . . . → Read More: Seven Things to Know About Chinese Medicine and Weight Loss Comments are closed Food Therapy, Staying Healthy Acupuncture for weight loss, Chinese medicine for weight loss Living and working in a space that’s free of clutter is visually pleasing, which translates into a more peaceful and attractive space. When I’m in someone’s cluttered home, I feel distracted, uncomfortable, and can’t wait to leave. Simply put, it’s bad Feng Shui. . . . → Read More: Zen and the Art of Moving Clutter For some, Chinese herbal medicine feels confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. You can tap into this incredible healing tool just by pushing your cart through the grocery store, because many Chinese herbs are found there. . . . → Read More: Thirteen Chinese Herbs Found at Your Grocery Store Comments are closed Chinese Herbal Medicine Chinese food therapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese herbs You’ve just finished a great meal, and you’re really full. But you push your plate back and your next thought is, “What’s for dessert?” No matter how stuffed you are after a meal, there always seems to be a little room for something sweet. What’s with that? According to Chinese medicine, there’s a logical . . . → Read More: Why You Crave Sweets Comments are closed Food Therapy, Staying Healthy Chinese food therapy, Chinese Medicine, craving sweets, digestion Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are miserable things. If you’ve ever had one, you’re no stranger to the lightening bolt of pain you feel every time you go to the bathroom. You don’t know what to do because it will hurt if you go, but holding it hurts, too. One thing you do know is . . . → Read More: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Urinary Tract Infections In acupuncture circles, we still talk about a picture that appeared several years ago in People Magazine of Gwenneth Paltrow in an evening gown at some awards gala. The back of her gown was cut low, and on her back were several large, perfectly circular marks that are a tell-tale sign that Gwenneth had been . . . → Read More: Cupping Therapy in Chinese Medicine The common cold is a miserable thing. You feel sick, but not really sick enough to stay home from work. You think your runny nose is finally getting better, but then the whole thing sinks into your chest or you lose your voice. You’re achy, your throat hurts, and you can’t sleep. What . . . → Read More: Treating the Common Cold with Chinese Medicine We all want to be as healthy as possible, and in Chinese medicine, what you eat plays a huge role in the state of your health. One important facet of Chinese medicine is food therapy, in which you eat the most appropriate foods for your body type and as a way to correct any . . . → Read More: Chinese Food Therapy Recipes |
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