WELCOME TO UKIAH CLINIC!

Ukiah is a site specializing in information about Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.

It has also evolved into a resource for information on a variety of subjects, including: Chinese Herbs, Diet & Nutrition, Western Medicine, Pharmaceutical Drugs and Medications, Gynecology & Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Mental Health, Stress, Exercise, Green Living, Better Living and Human Relationships.

The blog is full of articles on these subjects from a variety of sources. I subscribe to a many newsletters that are full of useful information that I post so it can benefit many people. I do not write these articles, they come from elsewhere (I always try to cite where they come from and who wrote them). I hope you will find them helpful.

Please feel free to look around.

Introduction to Eastern Medicine

The strength and flexibility of eastern medicine is a direct result of the eastern philosophical views and understandings from which the medicine is drawn. Eastern philosophy provides us with different approaches to viewing our nature, the workings of our bodies, the manifestation of disease and the process of healing. While it is true that no single system of philosophy holds all of the answers, the eastern framework provides us with a wealth of guidance and practical techniques to foster physical and mental health.

The basic techniques within Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) are acupuncture, bodywork (tuina), energywork (qi gong), and herbal medicine. These techniques have been used for thousands of years to help heal diseases of the mind, body and spirit. Today eastern medicine techniques are used to treat conditions from back pain, to depression, to cancer.

In addition to the medical techniques and theories, eastern philosophy and tradition provides one with many opportunities for self-healing. Through theories related to diet, exercise, and mental development people can strengthen their energy, heal disease and improve their vitality. Practices such as tai chi and the many varieties of qi gong and meditation have been shown over time and through modern research to improve immunity, balance our emotions and strengthen our bodies.

.  .  .  .  .

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
Lao Tzu