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 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!

Acupuncture is one of the best tools out there for helping you cope with the daily stresses of your college and social life.

As a holistic medicine, acupuncture is a very helpful ally in the treatment of autoimmune disorders because it addresses both the root of disease and the associated physical and emotional symptoms.

Chinese Medicine offers an opportunity to improve your mental and physical health and to help you understand how your physical and emotional symptoms are related.

Don’t let tennis elbow keep you on the bench- acupuncture can help! When doctors at the Mayo Clinic used acupuncture to treat 22 people with chronic tennis elbow, they found that and 80% got complete and lasting relief, while an additional 10% experienced a marked improvement.

Summer is here! Whether you thrive in the heat or want to melt away, self-care is essential this time of year. The organ system related to the fire element is the heart, so our summer our wellness outine should support a healthy heart and circulatory system. As the heat turns up, here are our favorite ways to stay healthy!