Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Winter Self-Care
Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. Support your mind, body and spirit with these ideas for self-care this season.
Principles of a Winter Diet
Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. Check out the principles of a winter diet and some of our favorite foods to include this season.
What is Moxibustion?
In an acupuncture clinic, you may notice an earthy, smoky smell coming from the treatment rooms. This smell is produced by a process called moxibustion (often called Moxa), where an herb called mugwort (ai ye) is burned either directly or indirectly on the skin to provide warmth and other therapeutic benefits.
Protect Your Mental Health over the Holidays
While the holidays can be a time filled with love and joy, for many people it can also be bittersweet, bringing up a host of emotions including a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief.