by Little Sage | Jun 14, 2023 | Feature, Traditional Chinese medicine
In the East Asian Medicine Five Elements system, summer is associated with the element of Fire. The Five Elements theory is a fundamental concept in Chinese medicine and philosophy that categorizes the natural world and the human body into five elements: Wood, Fire,...
by Melissa Roxas | Jun 7, 2023 | Acupuncture, Feature, Traditional Chinese medicine, Women's Health
Hormone imbalance is one of the most common concerns that women come to me for in the clinic. Whether it’s fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, period problems like irregular periods and heavy periods, migraines, or memory and concentration issues, women are seeking...
by Little Sage | May 31, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese medicine, Women's Health
Role of the liver In East Asian Medicine, the Liver organ is considered to be particularly important for women’s health. Here are some reasons why: Menstrual cycle regulation: The Liver plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle in women. When the Liver...
by Melissa Roxas | Apr 2, 2023 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Traditional Chinese medicine
In East Asian Medicine, the pathway to vital health and longevity is to cultivate the physical and spiritual substances in the body called the Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen. Jing is our life essenceQi is our life forceShen is our spirit Jing, our life essence,...
by Little Sage | Feb 22, 2023 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Traditional Chinese medicine
It’s common to get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking especially when it seems like things aren’t going our way. Psychologists have recognized that our brain has a tendency towards a negativity bias. This means that we tend to give more attention to negative...
by Little Sage | Oct 6, 2022 | Feature, Food as Medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
What does the changing of the seasons mean in Chinese medicine? In Chinese Medicine, the different seasons correspond to the five cyclical phases represented by the Five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The fall season is associated with the Metal...
