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Welcome the Year of The Wood Dragon
The Chinese Zodiac calendar for 2024 ushers in the Year of the Wood Dragon on Saturday February 10. This is a time that holds great significance in Chinese culture and astrology. The Dragon, revered for centuries, is a symbol of wisdom, nobility, and luck. The Year of the Dragon is more than just a mark on the calendar;
What Japanese Acupuncture Can Do for You
If acupuncture is new to you, you might not know that there are different forms of acupuncture. While Chinese acupuncture is a bit more mainstream here in the West, Japanese acupuncture is becoming renowned for its effectiveness. Traditional Japanese acupuncture (which includes Meridian Therapy) is defined as “an imbalance in qi and blood flowing in the meridians which
Full of Your Self
Be yourself; everyone else is taken. ~~ Oscar Wilde
Greetings to all my precious people!
It is the beginning of February and the Spring season is not far behind! In the Celtic traditions, the first day of February is known as “Imbolc” (im-bulk) and is celebrated from February 1 to sundown February 2. Imbolc marks the halfway point between the
Tamari Sweet Potato Wedges with Rosemary Recipe
These make great appetizers for dinner parties, but they’re also a great side dish. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, tamari, with its salty flavor, is associated with the Water element and the Kidney organ, providing a blood-tonifying effect and aiding digestion. Sweet potatoes, with their sweet flavor, nourish the Earth element, tonifying Qi and Blood, stabilizing blood
Does Acupuncture Treat Heart Disease?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. And ethnicity doesn’t matter, as people of all racial and ethnic groups are impacted. With such serious statistics, many might wonder what treatment options are available. Did you know that acupuncture can help with
