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 warmer weather draws us outdoors, we can’t help but notice the vast array of colors, textures, fragrances and forms of the summer garden. But much more than just providing beauty and pleasure for our senses, these wonders of nature also have powerful medicinal properties, some of which have been used for healing for thousands of years. The Chinese Materia Medica (compendium of [...]
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 [...]
At last, winter is over! Time to dust off the hiking shoes and get outside! But before we embark upon our outdoor activities, we should exercise caution. Maryland has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country. And spring can be a particularly dangerous time for insect-born illnesses such as Lyme, as ticks become active when the temperatures rise above 45 degrees [...]