Meridians, Points + Chinese Medicine
What is Cupping and How does Cupping Work?
Recently, the practice of cupping received an uptick of interest in popular culture, so I thought I would provide some general information on the practice here. I use cupping on patients in my Chinese Medicine practice, and I’ve received plenty of cupping myself! History of Cupping Cupping therapy has been ...
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Wellness Wednesday :: Building Immune Strength
The season of fall is a time when the strength of our immune system can be especially important. In fact, ancient eastern systems named the season of autumn as the time of year when protecting our immune system was particularly important. In today’s video I discuss how to keep your immune ...
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Acupressure for Yin Yoga
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (and many other eastern healing arts), the body contains channels of Qi or prana. These channels are generally called meridians in Chinese Medicine. The word “meridian” comes from the word “jing luo”. Translated, this means something that travels through, or something that connects, like a ...
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Yin Yoga Sequence for the Spleen and Stomach Meridians
Within our yin yoga practice, we can use sequences of poses that directly target areas of the physical body, as well as specific meridian lines. Meridians are considered channels where the basic life force of the body (called Qi or Prana) flows. Having enough Qi flowing smoothly in the meridians is ...
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Yin Yoga Sequence for the Heart and Lung Meridians
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Heart and Lung Within our yin yoga practice we can practice sequences of poses that directly target areas of the physical body as well as specific meridian lines. Meridians are considered channels where Qi or Prana flows. Qi is the basic life force of the body. ...
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Seasonal Cycles :: Expand into Summer
According to many ancient healing systems, we can look to the seasons and the natural world to fine tune our diet and lifestyle for optimal health. Watch the video and read on to learn how to attune to the summer season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhu3rDwhNXU Chinese Medicine // Ayurveda and the Summer According ...
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Yin Yoga Sequence for the Kidney Meridian
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Within our yin yoga practice we can practice sequences of poses that directly target areas of the physical body as well as specific meridian lines. Meridians are considered channels where Qi or Prana flows. Qi is the basic life force of the ...
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Yin Yoga Sequence for the Liver and Gallbladder Meridians
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Liver and Gallbladder Within our yin yoga practice we can practice sequences of poses that directly target areas of the physical body, as well as specific meridian lines. Meridians are considered channels where Qi or Prana flows. Qi is the basic life force of the ...
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2 Powerful Herbs to Boost your Energy
One of the most common complaints I see in my private practice is fatigue. Many people feel they don’t have enough energy to get through the day or they finish their day exhausted. There are many different reasons why a person can have low energy. In today’s video I focus ...
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Wellness Wednesday :: Remedies for Stress
Today’s video is about stress and some powerful herbal medicines called adaptogens that we can use to mitigate the effects of stress on the body and mind. Remedies for Stress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3djeQ4BFAqs Any discussion of health and healing is incomplete without a discussion about stress and the effects of stress. By ...
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