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.
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?
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
This blog post discusses sunburns, what they actually are and how to treat and prevent them. It also discusses the Chinese medicine view of summer heat and sunburns and how to choose a sunscreen product.
This article discusses how Marie Kondo has a point in that cleaning up your environment can help a person feel more at ease. Taken a step further, decluttering your lifestyle and focusing on self-care is another step towards balance and health.
