As I said in my last post, late summer is associated with the element of Earth. The organs associated with Earth are the Stomach and Spleen, very appropriate ...
Continue ReadingThe Importance of the Spleen In acupuncture, the Spleen and the Stomach are the organs of the Earth element. The Earth itself is central - It is our ...
Continue ReadingThe Stomach The Stomach is considered to be the most important of the Yang organs. It is paired with the Spleen under the influence of the Earth Element. ...
Continue ReadingAcupuncture and Late Summer In Acupuncture theory there are five seasons. The unusual fifth season is the one we are currently in - late summer or harvest time. ...
Continue ReadingTriple Burner – The Official of Balance and Harmony The Triple Burner is a Yang Fire organ paired with the Pericardium. It is an 'organ' unique to Chinese ...
Continue ReadingThe Heart Protector In Chinese Medicine the functions of the Pericardium are said to be the same as for the Heart. Therefore, the Heart and Pericardium are both ...
Continue Reading1. Damp Heat in the Bladder 2. Damp Cold in the Bladder Because the Bladders' role is to receive waste products it is particularly prone to 'invasion' by ...
Continue ReadingFertility Issues and Acupuncture I had intend to write this blog over the winter, but for me at least, winter seemed to go by very fast! On reflection ...
Continue ReadingThe Importance of the Kidneys In Chinese Medicine the Kidneys are extremely important. In fact, the Kidneys and the Heart are generally considered to be the two most ...
Continue ReadingInsomnia and Acupuncture So welcome to mid-summer folks! As many of you know in Chinese medicine, summer is associated with Fire and various organs particularly the Heart. What ...
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