Acupuncture

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Tidy Up (and other lessons from the metal element)

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Tidy Up  (and other lessons from the metal element)

We’re all familiar with spring cleaning, but fall is a perfect time to de-clutter and tidy up! Understanding the five elements allows us to bring harmony in our home and in ourselves. The fall welcomes in the metal element phase. After the growth of spring (wood) and the abundance of summer (fire), fall, the season of the metal element, is a time to decrease.

Treating Addiction with NADA Ear Acupuncture Protocol

When it comes to treating addiction, acupuncture provides a foundation for recovery and rehabilitation, in addition to empowering you to create change.

The Spirit of the Small Intestine Acupuncture Channel

The Spirit of the Small Intestine Acupuncture Channel

In Five Element theory, each of the five elements has a correlating season and organ system pair. For the Fire element, the season is Summer and the organ systems are the Heart and Small Intestine. Here, the spotlight is on the Small Intestine- a favorite channel used to clear summer-related heat and dampness, improve mental clarity, calm the spirit, and support digestion and gut health.

It's All Connected: The Amazing Meridians

It's All Connected: The Amazing Meridians

It may seem strange that when you get an acupuncture treatment for a backache we needle a point behind your knees, or for gall bladder stones we needle a point on your foot. What makes it possible? Every part of your body is connected by a meridian system!