The Season of Summer

 The months of summer (May 6 – August 7) correspond to the Fire phase, and the Heart and Small Intestine organs in the Asian Medicine system of correspondences. In this season all living creatures prosper.

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Summer

"Heavenly qi moves down to meet the rising earth qi. As a result, living creatures bloom and bear fruit."  Huang Di Nei Jing

To take stress off of your heart “do not burden yourself with depressing thoughts, do not get anxious about future events that may never happen, do not dwell on things that are well in the past.” Eat moderate amounts of cooling foods like cucumber and watermelon. Drink plenty of water. Try to avoid being over chilled with air-conditioning. Meditation, tai chi, qigong, and yoga are good choices for any season.

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The Philosophy of Asian Medicine

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Qi (pronounced chee) is the body’s life enabling vital energy. We experience blockage or depletion of  this vital energy as pain, disease or disharmony. These effects may be felt in our body, mind, and/or spirit. In Asian Medicine, methods like acupuncture, cupping, guasha, herbs, moxibustion, tuina massage, and qigong are used to balance and free [...]

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Acupuncture for Arthritis

By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected. For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be [...]

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Acupuncture Mesothelioma Treatments

From http://www.asbestos.com/treatment/alternative/acupuncture.php Many of those who experience symptoms such as pain, stress, and anxiety try to find relief by means of alternative and complementary treatments. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that has become more widely respected in recent years, even to the extent that many insurance companies now cover acupuncture treatment. For information about [...]

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Newsletter Archive

Archived issues of the monthly newsletter March 2010: – Addictions and Smoking Cessation February 2010 – Heart Health and Hypertension January 2010 – New Year’s Resolutions and Improving Memory December 2009 – Recharge Your Battery this Winter with Acupuncture; Natural Options for the Flu; Kidney Qi Boosting Black Bean Soup

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Favorite Quotes

Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorite sayings and quotes: “To know one’s self is to know others for heart understands heart." – a Chinese Proverb “First the mind then the body…" – a Tai Chi classic “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year." [...]

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De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times

Doc Childre, founder of HeartMath, a leading stress research institute, and the inventor of the emWave biofeedback device  that I use in the clinic has written a free booklet "De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times." It provides simple practices to help one manage stress during this period of challenge and uncertainty. Doc asked me to share it with you. De-Stress Kit for [...]

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