What the Qi?
“What is Qi?” is a common question that we’re asked in the clinic. This type of exchange is similar to your child asking you why the sky is blue for the first time. Qi is often referred to as the “spark” in the machine, and it’s a concept that’s very challenging for people in Western […]
Understanding Warm Diseases and the Four Levels of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wen Bing Xue – Study of Warm Diseases Wen Bing Xue is the study of warm diseases and highlights the coveted “Four Levels” being Wei, Qi, Ying, and Blood. This text serves as the sister to Shang Hun Lun, Treatise on Cold Damage, and is held along with Huang Di Nei Jing as the fundamental […]
Survival Guide: How to Survive Winter According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dress for Warmth, Not the Beach For most of us, going outside in the winter means bundling up from head to toe with little skin exposed. After all, warmth is a notion we crave and wearing the right clothing is essential. However, if you go to your local shopping mall, you still may see people […]
