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The Five Elements ("Wu Xing")

Five element or 5 Phase Theory is a framework for understanding relationships in the natural world, and within human health. In Chinese medicine, it supplements other diagnostic theories and tools.
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Qi & Blood: the Fabric of the Body

Qi is likened to an energy that circulates throughout the body. Along with Blood, the flow of qi is critical to good health and longevity
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Yin & Yang: What Does this Symbol Mean?

The Taijitu, or Yin-Yang symbol, is an ancient emblem that explains the ebb and flow of the natural world.
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Overindulging During Holiday Season

Overeating is bad for digestion and has long-term consequences in both western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Understanding Addiction Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month; how many people are affected by this disease and what is the Chinese Medicine view of how this happens?
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Beat the Heat: How summer heat can cause imbalances, and what to do about it

Summer heat can feel overwhelming and cause health issues. Chinese medicine theory explains why this happens. How to manage hot summer weather is offered with specific recommendations
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Relief Care Versus Corrective Care: Which is Right for You?

\There are two approaches to treatment: relief care and corrective care. With relief care, symptom relief is the main objective...
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Winter’s Effects on Your Body

I noticed a trend resulting from all of the cold, snowy winter weather we had this year: it has wreaked havoc on our bodies...
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Winter and the Kidneys

The kidneys are thought to be the “mother of all the organs” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)...
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New Break

Many people suffer from anxiety in one way or another. Some have a low-grade chronic anxiousness while others experience intense episodes triggered by a situation or circumstance...
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Shape Up Your Immune System!

During the peak of cold and flu season, it’s important to keep your immune system as healthy as possible...
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Hair from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Patients often ask me what it means when they notice their hair falling out at an increased rate...
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