Gua Sha Technique to Move Chi
A common treatment practice within acupuncture is the use of “Gua Sha” to free up stagnant blood flow within the muscles. “Gua Sha” uses a massage tool with a blunt edge to scrape the skin. It feels like a deep massage: relaxing and loosening muscle tension. The skin...
Acupuncture: A “Full Body” Approach for Treating Autoimmune Disorders
Over 50 million Americans suffer from , a disease which occurs when the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue. Autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid disease, Addison's disease, pernicious anemia, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis,...
Detoxification and Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine was designed to bring the health of an individual back into equilibrium. Acupuncture gives the body the necessary tools it needs to restore health. If the organs of elimination are open, acupuncture may push the system to detoxify toxins help in the...
Four Fall Health Tips
1. Get Outside - Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures. "Walking,...
Boost Your System with Astragalus
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for literally thousands of years. Today, in the western world, it's being rediscovered as a powerful adaptogenic herb with a remarkable ability to balance and boost immune...
Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat
After a long cold winter, it’s hard to imagine we would be bothered by heat. As recent Bay Area temperatures dip into the triple digits, we can keep cool with diet and exercise. Summer correlates to the Fire Element and is the most yang, masculine and active of...