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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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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), a Great Summer Food

Watermelons supposedly originated in Africa. The Moors introduced them to Europe and trade routes eventually lead them as far as China...
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Ways to Avoid Injury

If you are beginning (or resuming) an exercise program, congratulations! You have taken a great step towards a healthier lifestyle...
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Happy, Healthy Summer Feet

Summer is here and that means it’s sandal season. But hot weather, sweaty feet and new shoes can make feet ripe with discomfort and disease...
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Marijuana and TCM

Many patients have asked my opinion about recreational and medicinal marijuana use...
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Vitamin D

Vitamin D has gotten a lot of press in the past decade. It is a fat soluble vitamin that has the properties of a hormone as well...
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What is Qi? A Brief Summary

‍Qi (pronounced “Chee”) is a fundamental concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
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