Many Chinese communities all over the world celebrate the Chinese New Year this week and welcome the year of the horse. A short recap: According to ancient Chinese philosophy, there are two main cycles in nature representing the order of the universe. The first is a cycle of 10 (“stem”) and the second, a [...]
While most people associate Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as treatment for pain, it is also a very effective treatment for internal medicine conditions. Randy, arrived to treatment due to constant upper back pain. He also mentioned that he suffers from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Randy is a university professor, focusing in research, so he [...]
Life in the western half of the world teaches us that if something’s not broken, don’t fix it. Therefore, when one is “healthy” there is no reason to go to the doctor. It’s only when one finds one’s self “unhealthy”, that it’s time to go find a cure, see a doctor, take medication(s), do [...]
Recent research has discussed the importance of treating women during pregnancy using a variety of natural treatments like, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic care, yoga and so on. This is due to the fact that pregnancy is a very significant time in a woman’s life, for herself and for her baby. During [...]
TCM Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture and herbs have developed over thousands of years. Overtime, Chinese medicine has really evolved, but the roots, sources and philosophy have remained the same. With the beginning of the Chinese revolution (“Xinhai Revolution”) and the establishment of the “Republic of China” at the beginning of the 20th century, the [...]
Spring is officially here! It's time to leave our winter shelters, be out in nature and enjoy the warming sun. Spring in Chinese medicine is related to the Wood element. The Wood element is a symbol for growth and potential, movement and activity that emphasize this time as seen in nature. In the eyes [...]
Cosmetic Acupuncture or Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a completely effective, safe and cost efficient treatment aiming to help us look and feel at our best. Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation treatment focuses on both correcting signs of aging and underlying the causes to this specific signs just like any full body Acupuncture treatment. Benefits [...]
Those of us who have heard about Chinese medicine know that treatments usually include a few needles in acupuncture points and herb formulas that related to the patient’s symptoms. Behind these needles and herbs lies deep philosophy based on thousands of years of observing Nature and acknowledging our symbiotic relationship with it, and its [...]
According to ancient Chinese Philosophy the man is a representative of the universe. He’s a microcosm of the macrocosms. Therefore it is man’s desire is to become one with nature and live according to its rules. One of the basic but most important ways to connect with nature is to synchronize life’s activities with [...]
February is already here and spring is almost knocking on the door. For many people spring is time to be out in nature and enjoy the warmth of the sun after the long winter. But, for an increasing amount of people, this season comes with a huge nuisance. ALLERGIES!! Hay fever, itchy eyes, runny [...]
