By Emma Suttie, D.Ac One of the things that made me fall in love with Chinese medicine was its beautifully poetic way of explaining the world, our universe, the human body and the nature of disease. Ancient wisdom taken from Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism all had their influence in the way this incredible medicine was developed, and so did the profound way in which...
Learn MoreBy Emma Suttie, D.Ac For those unfamiliar with acupuncture, or with limited experience, there are some side effects that everyone should be aware of. This is why it is always good to do your research and make sure you have all the information before taking the plunge. Below is a list of the most common side effects of having acupuncture treatments, and some of them might...
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By Emma Suttie, D.Ac Menopause is a time when a woman’s life transitions from one stage into another. Ideally, this is done gracefully, and without any problems or health concerns. In reality, I see women entering menopause with dread and fear. They have been taught that menopause is a disease and that it will be a time for unpleasant symptoms and hormone therapy. Much...
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Written by Michael Margulis, Ac. Just a few words about the spring season according to Chinese medicine. The spring is a time of upward and expansive movement of creativity, planning a brighter future, vision and perspective; our goal as always, is to harmonize ourselves with the movement of the prevailing season. According to Chinese medicine, the Liver and the...
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The Writing of The Raven’s Warrior—A Novel By Vincent Pratchett Many people have an interest in martial arts. That interest however, is as unique as every individual who has trained and sweated through any art pursued. We bring a modern western perspective to an ancient eastern discipline. For me, the very first time I entered the dojo a new world opened up. The...
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For thousands of years, what we now think of as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) was the only medicine; now, traditional cures are being treated with a fresh respect. For BBC TWO, scientist Professor Kathy Sykes from Bristol University Kathy Sykes investigates why science is starting to respond to these centuries-old remedies…. Part 1: Alternative...
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What, you may ask, does a talk on greening the deserts and climate change have to do with Chinese Medicine? Well, let me tell you. The ancient Chinese lived in complete harmony with nature. Their lives and their health depended on a connection to their surrounding environment. With the desertification of so much of the planet, the balance between humans and nature is...
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By Vicky Chan of Nourish U The arrival of spring brings a new season of growth to all living things on earth. That is why Chinese medicine identifies spring as wood. According to the TCM five-element theory, wood represents our liver and gallbladder system. What this means is that spring is the season when the liver energy is most intense; therefore it is the best...
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Here is my list of 10 simple things that you can do to improve your health right now. Most of them seem obvious, but sometimes its good to have a little reminder as we are all so busy that it is hard to always find the time to take care of ourselves. All of these are based on Chinese medicine principles, but they really are excellent tips regardless of where they come...
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According to traditional Chinese medicine we are healthy, happy beings because our bodies are in a state of harmony. This harmony is between yin and yang, the different organs in our bodies and our relationship with the external environment. And yet, this harmony is constantly in a state of flux because of the activities of our daily lives; the way we treat our physical...
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1905 ~ 1917 ~ 1929 ~ 1941 ~ 1953 ~ 1965 ~ 1977 ~ 1989 ~ 2001 ~ 2013 2013 is the Chinese year of the Snake, the sixth in the cycle of twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture, a person’s personality is said to be governed by the animal ruling the time of their birth. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, and 5 elements, so each animal year...
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Watercress is categorized by Chinese Medicine as cool in nature and sweet and pungent in taste. It acts on the lungs, has a cooling effect and promotes vital fluids to lubricate the lungs and relieve cough. Watercress is commonly used in Chinese cuisine as the main ingredient for making soup, congee and dumplings or is eaten just as a plain vegetable dish. It is...
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One of the things that made me fall in love with Chinese medicine was its beautifully poetic way of explaining the world, our universe, the human body and the nature of disease. Ancient wisdom taken from Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism all had their influence in the way this incredible medicine was developed, and so did the profound way in which they saw the world,...
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By Vicky Chan of NourishU This winter has been a worse-than-average flu season and many people have been infected. The Western medicine approach of using antibiotics to fight the cold and flu virus is “over-prescribing” because the success rate has only been around 20%. The overuse of antibiotics has caused many experts to project an imminent “antibiotic...
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I suspect we have all seen the groups of elderly Chinese in parks, moving gracefully in unison, seeming to be listening to something that cannot be heard by the rest of us. I have this memory as a child, living across from a huge park I would go out to walk the dog and sit in the grass, watching them. They were so beautiful, moving all together, like a flock of birds,...
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Devin Dearth looks like he could bench press a group of ten year olds without breaking a sweat. He is a championship bodybuilder and goes to the gym every morning to train. A loving husband and father and devout Christian, he and his family live in a small town in rural Kentucky and by all outward appearances, he seems to have the perfect life. At 40, Devin suffers a...
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Chinese Medicine Living in my new venture and labour of love, and it needs you! I want to build a community of curious, health conscious people to learn and engage with the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. Chinese Medicine Living is a place where Chinese medicine principles are applied to the way we live our lives to improve health on every level. In the...
Learn MoreThis is from TEDx Sarasota which was on 12/12/12. I was there and it was an incredible day! I almost fell asleep during this though… very relaxing…
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We will all, at some time in our lives suffer with problems sleeping. Whether it is trouble falling asleep or waking in the night and not being able to get back to sleep again, I think most of us have been there. Although it may not often be the reason someone seeks out acupuncture, in my experience, it is often discovered during the initial consultation. Insomnia is...
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Invigorating the Qi Recipe – Ginseng Congee This recipe is for invigorating the Qi, increasing the function of the immune system, increasing your adaptability adapt to the environment and strengthening the function of tissues and organs in the body. Symptoms of Qi deficiency: Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale complexion, sweating with little or...
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We all occasionally succumb to infections. Thankfully nature always gives us ways to heal and recover. I am continually amazed at the healing properties of plants and am convinced that every ailment out there has a plant based cure. Herbs can be used in 2 ways to treat infections; through their anti-microbial action they work directly against microbes and in addition,...
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Here is the continuation of the highlights of the Cancer World Summit 2012. Another inspiring figure in the world of alternative cancer therapy is Dr. Francisco Contreras. His information is below. Dr. Francisco Contreras Background (from the Oasis of Hope website) Dr. Francisco Contreras serves as director, president and chairman of the Oasis of Hope Hospital. A...
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PRLeap.com – Acupuncture Helps Patients to Stop Smoking
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CentralIllinoisProud.com – Pet Acupuncture Gaining Popularity in the Twin Cities
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