Modern research consistently shows that sleep is not just a passive state but an active biological process that rebuilds the body, stabilizes emotional balance, and optimizes cognitive performance. Scientists now emphasize that high-quality deep sleep…
Five Elements
Crazy Time multipliers: how x50, x100 and x500 outcomes appear on the wheel
Stepping into the vibrant arena of Crazy Time, players are instantly captivated by the pulsating energy and the promise of massive payouts. While luck is undeniably a significant factor in this live casino game show, a…
COVID, The Lungs, Grief, and Chinese Medicine
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This sure is a strange time, folks. For some, the coronavirus is a very real and personal threat, terror, or literal pain. Those who are sick, those who have loved ones…
Winter Self-Care
By Xi Yang, Lic.Ac. In the cold winter, as the temperature drops, the body’s immunity is reduced as well. We become more susceptible to various diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, colds, bronchitis, allergic…
Food and Herbs for Fall Dryness
By Michael Dell’Orfano, Lic.Ac., RA Autumn is the season of dryness according to Chinese medicine theory. It is said that our internal environment is effected by the external environment we live in, so it makes…
The energy of the Lungs
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 10/30/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. The energy of the Lungs, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, controls a wide array of physiological functions in the…
The Five Elements
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 12/11/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. In Chinese Medicine, we frequently talk about the Five Elements – but what exactly are these mysterious “elements”?…
Back to Basics: How an Acupuncturist Understands the Body
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 02/23/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. I know I’ve posted about these concepts before, but I get so many questions from interested patients about…
Eating Disorders
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 08/22/2012. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on bringing the body back into balance, and reconnecting the mind, body,…
The Large Intestine: Transformation, Change, and Letting Go
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 08/08/2012. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. Transformation. Change. Letting Go. Moving On. These might not be words that come to mind when you think…