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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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Basic Concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The immune system is a scheme through which the body identifies harmful pathogens and attempts to eliminate them in order to maintain health...
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The Common Cold and Traditional Chinese Medicine

It is common knowledge that you should bundle up in wintertime and keep your skin and head covered, or else you might “catch cold"...
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Grief and Acupuncture

Most people don’t think of acupuncture when they’re suffering a loss or going through a difficult time in their lives. It can, however,be immensely helpful through the grieving process...
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TCM Perspective on Diet and Health & Recommendations

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diet is considered a source of qi, or vital energy...
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Basic Concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The meridians are channels through which energy, or qi (pronounced “Chee”) and blood flow...
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Spring Allergies

An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a substance that isn’t normally harmful (an allergen)...
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