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Chinese Medicine

Strength in Body & Mind: Acupuncture & Herbs to Deal with Challenge & Change

Many healing traditions believe illness is a call for change. The most ancient of Chinese medical texts call this the metaphor of “wind.” There is a transcendent learning opportunity inherent in illness and challenge. This is a common spiritual view. “Wind” is something agitating us...

Supporting the Acupuncture Treatment: Chinese Herbal Formulas for Sleep and the Mind

My first exposure to acupuncture and Chinese herbs had layers of experience to it. I started by seeking relief from chronic asthma. Even though this was a lifelong problem for me, the condition disappeared after just a few sessions. The next ailment we worked on...

Treating the Root Cause with Acupuncture: the Emotion Under the Ailment

It’s common within any medical system to focus on physical issues. The same is true for acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Pain is perhaps the most common ailment treated by acupuncture. However the more ancient a medical system, the more latitude for the treatment of mental...