In many traditions there is the notion that as long as the energy is strong, the body will adapt. Chinese medical theory suggests that we normally rely on three sources of energy: - food (and drink) - breath - 'essence' (jing - inherited life force, the spark of life). --- Food energy comes from the [...]
With autumn well under way, the common cold and flu spark back into life. Fear not! There is an easy, cheap, simple and most importantly natural remedy from the acupuncture box of tricks that can bring you relief of symptoms of sneezing, sinus congestion, a sore throat and even (though hopefully not) a raised temperature. [...]
...through Chinese Five Element Theory (part 1) Imagine if you will, that you live a life of emotional balance that eliminates all negative feelings. How do you feel? Fit, healthy and strong? Unshakeably confident? Free from the pressures of life? We have all felt this way at times. Although continued, attentive practise is needed, acupuncture [...]
