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Read moreHappy Lunar New Year! Predictions for The Year of the Tiger.
Here are the predictions for the year of the tiger:
Read more5 Tips to Beat Seasonal Dryness.
Here are some of the best ways to keep dryness at bay this season:
Read moreHara: The Physical & Spiritual Center of The Body.
“Hara” is a Japanese word that refers to the physical and spiritual center of the body, located in the lower abdomen. This energy center is called “Dantian” in Chinese. The hara is an important focal point for practices like…
Read moreWhat is Xue? The Definition of this TCM Term.
Xue is the word for Blood in Chinese medicine. It is our liquid life force. This is what happens when it is deficient and how to keep that from happening:
Read moreThe Five Elements of Chinese Medicine: Which Element Are You?
When we notice these patterns in nature, it allows us to better understand these same patterns within ourselves. Thus, these elements are frequently used in Chinese medicine to help diagnose and treat imbalances in the body. Here are a few of the characteristics of each element:
Read moreWhat is Shen? The Definition of this TCM Term.
Shen is one of my favorite concepts in Chinese medicine. It is our spirit (and so much more). Read more here:
Read moreWhat is Jing? The Definition of This TCM Term.
Jing can be conserved but not replenished. Ways to conserve Jing include:
Read moreWhat it's Like to Get a Treatment at Namaha Wellness.
A typical treatment at Namaha Wellness includes:
Read moreThe Seven Emotions in Chinese Medicine.
In Chinese medicine, emotional imbalances are thought to be the root cause of most dis-ease. They impede the energy flow in the body and create blockages. Read through these seven emotions to see which ones you need to pay extra attention to in your life.
Read moreWhat is Yang?
Yang is masculine, bright, warming, dry, expansive, rising, extroverted, protective, and fast. Yang is excited. Yang is active.
Read moreWhat is Yin?
Yin is feminine, solid, heavy, nourishing, dark, moist, slow, cooling, descending, receptive, and grounded. Yin is calm. Yin is present.
Read moreWhat the Heck is "Qi" Anyway?
Have you seen the word “Qi” before but never quite knew what it meant?
Read moreThe Chinese Body Clock.
Flow with this clock to optimize your health.
Read moreQi Gong for a Balanced Nervous System.
The goal of this exercise is to remove energetic blockages from each organ to create space for more adaptability. By creating space in the organs we create a sense of calm in the nervous system.
Read moreThe Year of The Rat
What the year of the rat has in store for us.
Read moreWhy Your Acupuncturist Feels Your Pulse
Ever wonder why your acupuncturist feels your pulse during a treatment?
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