What is Qi?
What is Qi? Many explanations of Qi make it sound like a mystical substance that flows in our body along invisible channels. Problems in our body are often attributed to...
What is Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been slowly growing in popularity in the West since the early 1970’s. However, it is still not well understood by many people. TCM is a...
Sugar Addiction
Sugar tastes so sweet, but it’s effects on the body are anything but. If you’re like me and think about reducing sugar and just can’t seem to do it you...
Gui Zhi
Latin: Ramulus Cinnamomi cassiae English: Cinnamon twig or Cassia twig Category: Herbs that Release the Exterior Sub-class: Warm-acrid herbs Properties (temp; flavour): warm: acrid/sweet Channels: Heart, Lung, Bladder, (Liver), (Kidney)...
Cold
Cold is one of the six exogenous evils. It is the predominant qi of winter; it can occur in other seasons but not as severely. Pathogenic cold can invade the...
Wind
Wind is one of the six exogenous evils. It is the predominant qi of spring but can occur at any time. Pathogenic wind can combine with the other 5 pathogens...
What is Qi? A Brief Explanation.
What is Qi? Many explanations of Qi make it sound like a mystical substance that flows in our body along invisible channels. Problems in our body are often attributed to...
Acupuncture Effects: what to expect after your treatment.
New things can be a little scary, especially when they involve needles. If you’ve taken that first step and gotten an acupuncture treatment – that’s great. This article has some...
Frequency of Acupuncture
Acupuncture acts to boost the body’s innate healing system. Healing is a process in our body, not an instant reaction. Because of this it will take more than one acupuncture...
5 Benefits of Regular Acupuncture
Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese...
