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6 Ways to Balance Yin and Yang in Your Daily Life
The Yin-Yang symbol is based on an ancient Chinese philosophy that is over 10,000 years old. It represents dual forces that are polar opposites, yet complementary to each other. The circular representation shows life, depicting the cyclical nature of energy. It moves fluidly from yin to yang and back to yin again, continuing over and over - never reaching stagnation, and never reaching its absolute....
September 9, 2021
Is Gua Sha the Right Choice for Your Skin?
The Chinese medicine technique of gua sha has been around for centuries, and recently it's gotten renewed attention, but is it right for the health of your skin? This home remedy, which involves a type of skin scraping, is used for a number of health issues. Its use on facial skin and other areas of the body may be just the rejuvenation treatment you’re looking for. The Original Uses of Gua Sha - During...
October 1, 2020
Did You Know There Are Actually Five Seasons?
For most of us, spring has arrived and summer is clearly on its way. In the South, where I live, summer has essentially arrived. Already we're boasting 90-degree days and comfortable, if not muggy, nights. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us that there are actually -two- summers, and in turn five seasons: spring, summer, -late summer, -fall, and winter. Spring:- March - Summer: -June - Late...
May 19, 2015