Each of us is blessed with two kidneys located in the upper abdomen; they sit against the back muscles on either side of the spine and are about the size of a closed fist. Some of their responsibilities include: removing waste products from the body balancing fluid levels releasing hormones controlling the production of red…
Winter and Kidney Health
January 19, 2022
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Why Do I Always Wake Around 3 a.m.?
There is a frustrating and all-too-common phenomenon that plagues many a sleeper. It goes something like this: Falling asleep is no problem, but in the early morning hours, one wakes up agitated and restless. This can last up to an hour or two before finally falling back asleep. Upon rising is the feeling of being…
Living in Season Is Key to Health
November 23, 2021
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An old Chinese proverb has it that “He that takes medicine and neglects his diet wastes the skills of his physician.” Hippocrates also said, “Let food be thy medicine,” in the 5th century B.C. These two bits of wisdom from different parts of the globe tell us what was well-understood hundreds of years ago: What…
Chinese Solar Terms: Slow Down and Sleep Long for Winter Health
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Solar Terms: Cover Your Neck and Chest for Better Health This Season
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Why Do I Always Wake Between 3 AM and 5 AM?
There is a frustrating and all-too-common phenomenon that plagues many a sleeper. It goes something like this: Falling asleep is no problem, but in the early morning hours, one wakes up agitated and restless. This can last up to an hour or two before finally falling back asleep. Upon rising is the feeling of being…
Release Summer Heat With a Hand or Foot Massage
June 16, 2021
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A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
How to Get Healthy in 2021 With Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine, with its long history, has many ways that we can stay healthy in these uncertain times. An important concept in Chinese medicine is awareness—awareness of your environment as well as your internal world. One form of this internal awareness is attunement to our own bodies. Our bodies speak a language that we have…
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