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Lungs, Skin and the Metal Element: What is the Connection? Are you surprised to hear that lung health is connected to the skin? It may not seem obvious, yet modern studies of allergy, immune response and respiratory illness confirm a connection with the skin that Five Element acupuncture theory has recognized for centuries. For example, it is well-established that
The Beginning of the End Autumn and the Metal Element, in Five Element acupuncture, begins to bring us full circle in the annual cycle of life. The natural movement of nature in Autumn is to fall away, die back and return to the root. The cycle of life is endless, but we may think of a seed in Winter as
An Ounce of Prevention for Immune Wellness The cold and flu season is here! The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” definitely applies to immune wellness. The most important thing that you can do for immune wellness is to strengthen your body’s ability to respond to stress before you become ill. Healthy lifestyle habits are vital
Nourishment, Vitality, Harmony Planet Earth feeds us and heals us. The ancient Chinese understood that human beings are part of the web of life, and Earth is the source of all nourishment and vitality. The Earth Element in Five Element acupuncture theory is regarded as the center of the Five Elements. Everything is born from and returns to the
Health Risks of Vacation Travel If you have been vacationing internationally, or even camping and backpacking this summer, beware of traveler’s diarrhea! You may find yourself returning home from holiday with an unwanted companion in your digestive tract. Traveler’s diarrhea afflicts 30% to 70% of international travelers. It is a common symptom of infection with one of several intestinal
Healing the Heart: the Fire Element and Summer Part I of this article explained how the Heart in Five Element acupuncture is understood differently than in Western medicine, opening the door to new ways of caring for and healing the Heart. Part II will delve more deeply into the connection of the Heart to the Fire Element, and will explain
The Heart in Eastern and Western Medicine The Heart in Five Element acupuncture is understood in a fundamentally different way than in Western medicine. Embracing this understanding can help us heal the heart, physically and emotionally. The heart in popular Western culture has long been understood as more than a mere biological pump. It is widely regarded as the seat
Balancing Body and Mind with Acupuncture for Menopause Menopause, the permanent end of menstruation, is a natural transition that all women experience as the body ages. For many women, menopause is a time of renewed creativity and expanded personal identity. But, the changes comes with some discomfort. About 70% of women experience uncomfortable symptoms during the years leading up to
Spring and the Wood Element: Rebirth and Renewal No matter how dark and cold the depths of Winter may seem, life surges forth in Spring. The shift can seem miraculous. As long as the earth turns, light and warmth return. For all living things, including humans, Spring is a time of renewal, birth and growth. The ancient Chinese observed the
Acupuncture for Cancer Support: Before, During and After Acupuncture for cancer support is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance and recognition amongst both oncologists and patients. More than 60% of leading cancer treatment centers in the U.S. incorporate acupuncture for cancer support as part of comprehensive treatment. During the course of medical treatment, acupuncture for cancer support is effective for managing a
