The synchronicity of the seasons with nature and our daily lives is pure magic (and a little bit of mystery, too). Through the changing of the temperatures, the slowing down of our lives, and courage to let go of what is no longer serving us – it’s important to tend to our lungs, large intestine, […]
For me, this has been a year of letting go. Letting go of the way I want/hope/wish things would be, of the way I sometimes feel they should be. Letting go of the visions I hold for my life and my attachment to them. Even letting go of once-important friendships that were — in truth […]
Can you feel it? The heat and energy of summer is slowly coming to a close, transitioning us into what we traditional Chinese medicine practitioners refer to as Late Summer. Late Summer is considered the fifth season and it has completely different energy than Summer or Fall. What do you notice? That yellow-orange sunset, all […]
by Mark Reeves, RYT-500 Spring is a time of renewal, transformation, and making room for the new. It is a season of transition and a season of balance. In Chinese medicine, Spring is related to the element of Wood, which is gentle, persistent, and filled with creative potential. It has the power of both being […]
by John Winternitz, MA, LAc., Pediatric Acupuncturist Did you know that children can benefit from acupuncture and Chinese medicine? In fact, children often respond to acupuncture and herbal medicine more rapidly than adults and we can resolve most issues with only a few treatments! I mean, how great would it be for your kid to […]
Trauma itself is not always a problem. Yes, it sucks. Yes, it can be life-altering. No, we do not wish trauma on anyone. But with enough personal resources, healing from trauma can be quick and even life-enhancing (post-traumatic growth, anyone?). Though, this is not always the case. Most of us do not have the necessary […]
I often get asked the question, “what is that stuff you are burning?” and how does it help me? What is moxa? That amazing healing plant we are burning is called moxa and it has been used for thousands of years to promote healing, warmth, and as a longevity practice in ancient China. It is an […]
The experience of trauma is so common now that all you have to do is mention it in a circle of strangers, and you will then find yourself with several new comrades who share a similar understanding about the world. I believe the same is true for all of us who are working to heal […]
Yesssssss…..it’s finally gray here today in Colorado! With a little drizzle here and there…so divine this Water Element. I can finally relax and settle into knowing Winter is coming. Winter has been soooooo sloooooowwwwwwwww to arrive this year. We didn’t get our first snow in Colorado until mid-November and then it was gone the next […]
The seasons are changing, officially! I just spent the afternoon out in my garden getting it prepped for growing my veggies all summer long. The earthworms are abundant and the robins are on the prowl, chirping only feet away! It’s a magical time of year – that is, as long as your Wood Element is […]