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…
seasons and health
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”?…
Wei Qi: Your Body’s Natural Strength and Immunity
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 08/30/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. Though many of us don’t want to admit it, fall is just around the corner. You can feel…
It’s That Time of Year — Flu Season
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 01/16/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. It is that time of year – flu season. And it seems to be particularly common these past…
Year of the Snake and What it Means for You
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 02/05/2013. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. On Feb 10th, we enter into the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Calendar. The Year of…
Beat the Heat
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 07/18/2012. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. If you have gone outside at all today, you know that it is HOT. It seems most of…
Springtime Behaviors
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 03/14/2012. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. Spring has…at least for the time being…sprung. And while springtime brings warmer weather, more sunshine, and a chance…
How Chinese Herbal Medicine Appears in Your Everyday Life
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 02/02/2012. By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. Chinese Herbal Medicine is an integral part of our therapeutic practice here at Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Chinese…