Irritable bowel syndrome or, as it’s more commonly known, IBS, is a disorder of the large intestine. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, constipation, pain in the lower abdomen, and bloating. IBS can even cause anxiety and depression, heart palpitations,...
February is a month chock full of hearts. Not only is Valentine’s Day one of the biggest holidays in the United States, but February is also American Heart Month. Even beyond February, however, it’s important to focus on heart health. One thing a lot of people do not...
In Oriental medicine the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver organ systems. Acupuncture points, as well as foods and herbs selected to assist with weight loss can directly influence the Qi of the...
According to Chinese Medicine, each individual is born with a certain constitution that strongly establishes their personality, emotional state, health risks, and their strength and weakness. The...
Understanding your individual psychology according to the Five Phase theory can help you identify who you are and how you function within the Chinese Medicine paradigm. It can help you evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses, it can also guide you in the use...
