Boosting your Immune - According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, wei (or defensive qi) is located on the surface of the skin.When the wei is strong, viruses and bacteria cannot penetrate the body. When it is weak, the body issusceptible to a variety of infections. Therefore, prevention from illness relies on the normal functioningof the wei qi. Nutritional Vitamins A,…
Seasonal Allergies - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views springtime allergies as related to the Element of Wind, caused by an imbalance in the flow of qi. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and runny nose. Allergies are called Bi Yuan or “Nose Pool” which is said to come from a deficiency in Wei Qi; the defensive force that…
Colon Health - Colorectal cancer (or colon cancer) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US. Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or the large intestine. This form of cancer develops slowly, over a period of 10 to 20 years. Symptoms generally do…
All About The Heart - According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is in the Fire category of the “Five Elements” and is the emperor of the body. It is in charge of the mind and decision making; it sets the rhythm for all the organs of the body and keeps the blood flowing. If the heart is the…
Cervical Health & Heal Cervical Cancer - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the whole body when looking at disease and disharmony. A detailed intake includes: internal condition, lifestyle, environment, habits, palpation of pulse and abdomen and the observation of the tongue. From there, the acupuncturist designs a treatment plan based on the patient’s constitution. Chinese medicine has always regarded cancer as several…
The Winter Season & TCM - Winter: Time for Inward Reflection According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the different seasons are associated with the five elements: Fire, Earth, Wood, Metal and Water. The winter season is related with the Water element, and just as water is tranquil and quiet, nature during the winter season is calm, peaceful and at rest. This…
Prevent & Cure a Cough - Treating Cough with TCM Many people find themselves with a cough during the winter season. Coughs are the most common reason for individuals to seek their physicians in the U.S. Chinese medicine can offer very effective treatment options. Cause of CoughIn Chinese medicine, the lung is known as the “delicate organ” because it is sensitive…
TCM Health Tip - The Importance of Wet, Cooked Breakfasts A big part of good health is being well hydrated. Wet breakfasts, like porridge or “congee”, absorb a lot of water as they are cooked and gradually releases that fluid during digestion. Beyond just bringing hydration into your system, congee breakfasts have additional health benefiting properties such as: tonifying…
TCM Halloween Tips - Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat! It’s that time of year again, to send our kids door to door to get as many sweets as possible, (and snag some for ourselves). Oriental Art of Healing would like to share a few tips on how to stay healthy during this high sugar holiday. First, stay warm. In Traditional…
