Traditional Chinese Medicine Postpartum Care (TCM PPC) is a special way for women who have just given birth to nourish their bodies back to health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Eastern Medicine, is a centuries-old tradition that offers special postpartum care to new mothers. This service is based on the concept of…
Yoga Stretching Oil
Flexibility combined with strength is part of the equation that allows us to move with coordinated ease, while simultaneously maintaining joint integrity. Some people are naturally flexible and easily able to maintain flexibility. However, for many maintaining flexibility is not easy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Summer is associated with fire and the Fall with metal. Metal, in turn, is related to the lung and has the connotation of "letting go." We can see this in the changes that occur in the natural world as we go into the Fall“ Shorter days and longer nights, cooler air, and changing leaves. During this time of the year,
Cartilage is the thick, fibrous tissue that covers the ends of the bones where they meet inside the joints. It allows the surfaces of the bones to slide smoothly without rubbing or grinding. In joints like the knee, the cartilage, called the menisci, pad the projections (condyles) of the femur where they fit into corresponding groves in the tibia (the shinbone). The menisci act as shock absorbers against compressive forces, and like washers, add to the stability of the joint by creating a tighter fit.
If your injury was treated correctly when it first happened, there may be no Stage 2 symptoms and you can quickly return to your normal activities. However, if the injury was severe, or if stasis was not resolved in Stage 1, then Stage 2 treatment is usually necessary to complete the healing process and to prevent the injury becoming a chronic, Stage 3 injury.
In Chinese medicine, connective tissues around the joint are collectively referred to as Jin. Jin is often translated as ‘sinews’, a concept which includes tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the fibrous connective tissue around the joint capsule. Interestingly, modern medicine recognizes that during early fetal development all of these tissues develop from one layer of cells, called the mesoderm.
An In-Depth Interview with Heiner Fruehauf
A while ago Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc sat down with his student and colleague, Bob Quinn, DAOM, LAc to discuss the finer points of “Brain Gu” Syndrome, specifically as it pertains to the treatment of Lyme Disease. This discussion is best understood as a follow-up to and elaboration of the ideas presented in Heiner and Quinn’s earlier interview about Gu Syndrome published in the Fall of 2008. This interview has been updated with the inclusion of The New Heritage Formula Series of Herbal Products by Classical Pearls.
Infertility is a blanket term which describes the inability to conceive after trying for 12 months. My definition of infertility, however, is not conceiving after a year of timed intercourse. Sperm stays alive in the reproductive tract for between two and four days, so couples who have intercourse for the purpose of conception when their ovulation-predictor-kit indicates “peak” ovulation, are reducing their chances of getting pregnant.
Palmarosa is a cooling, nourishing, and calming oil with a sweet floral scent. Palmarosa is distilled from the fragrant grass and flowers and is similar in quality and functions of floral oils. Palmarosa has an affinity for the Lungs, Pericardium, and Liver. Palmarosa is native to the wetlands of India.
Today many of us consider our pets as a true part of the family. Most every lifestyle comfort available to us has a counterpart aimed at our furry friends from accessories to junk foods to weddings and yoga classes. Healthcare is certainly no exception. The American Pet Products Association reported $48.35 billion dollars was spent on pet products and services in 2010 with $13 billion going to veterinary care.
As summer fades away and the more cooling season of autumn is upon us, it is the perfect time to strengthen the Lungs and Wei Qi. According to the five-element theory in Chinese philosophy, Autumn and the Lungs are synonymous with the Metal Element. Metal is associated with protection. You can think of the metal used in shields during battles of ancient times. To remain healthy…
Eucommia Bone Soup for elderly lower back pain or to speed up recovery from bone fractures and tendon tears? You bet! In Chinese medicine, we use Eucommia Bark along with other herbs to optimize your body to speed up recovery. As we get older, our ability to recover from fractures & tendon tears decreases substantially. This simple recipe is especially beneficial for the elderly as it also helps build blood and boost essence. Ask your herbal practitioner if this soup is right for you.
Have you come across the term Custom Rx Labeling (CRL) Available on your Escript account and wonder what it is? It is a powerful tool within Escript that can enhance the value of your prescription choice, increase compliance and ensures the safety and efficacy of products while providing transparency.
For Acupuncturist and Massage Therapists essential oils distilled from flowers have many benefits, especially when working with the Shen as they serve to calm the mind and soften the mood. Florals are often used to nourish yin and blood, calm the shen, soothe the skin and increase receptivity to healing and even sensuality. They are going cool and nourish excess an excess Fire element - meaning they help in cooling the Heart and are asset for symptoms of anxiety, restlessness and insomnia and focus. Although metaphorical, it is import to take a look at the meaning of a flower. Flowers symbolize grace, love and new beginnings. As they correspond to the Heart they are going to be beneficial for clients that are working on forgiveness and love.