As the days grow longer and nature awakens from its winter slumber, the arrival of spring brings a renewed sense of energy and movement. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element, the Liver organ system, and the energy of growth, expansion, and transformation. This is a time to cleanse, rejuvenate, and harmonize our bodies with the rhythms of nature. [...]
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used for centuries to support overall well-being, including respiratory health. With conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, and even post-viral lung issues on the rise, many people are turning to acupuncture as a complementary therapy to ease symptoms and improve lung function. But how exactly does acupuncture support respiratory health? Understanding [...]
As the long, hot, damp days of summer come to a close, we can see the shifting of light in the sky and the newly-crisp winds stirring the season’s first fallen leaves. As we move from a more yang time of year - characterized by many hours of bright sunlight and increased physical activity - to that which is more yin in nature, our energy [...]
If you're like most people these days, you lead a full and hectic life. And if you're like many others, you feel completely overwhelmed and don't allow yourself enough down-time to balance the continual activity. If we look closely, we might find underneath this behavior lies the belief that it’s all somehow temporary; that if we work hard enough now, we’ll eventually reach a plateau [...]