The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Meme – The Five Elements theory is based on the observation of the natural cycles and interrelationships in both our environment and within ourselves.
TAG: Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Most Popular Immune Boosting Herb Sold In The World
Cathy Margolin, Guest Waking Times Millions of kilos of this herb are sold throughout Asia every year, yet most Americans have never heard of it. It is Astragalus Membranaceus, also know as Huang Qi, and it’s one of the greatest immune boosting, fatigue fighting herbs in the world. The functioning plant part is the root …
The Therapy of Acupuncture – Needles, Moxibustion and Cupping
Dr. Aihan Kuhn, CMD, YMAA Waking Times Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It has become the biggest part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the United States in the years since 1972 when President Nixon visited China, at which time he saw amazing results for patients …
Balance Between Work and Rest
Xu Xiangcai Waking Times Throughout history mankind has had to work and struggle against nature in order to survive. In doing so, however, one must work within the limits of his or her tolerance and must rest to release tension caused by work. This is known as striking a proper balance between work and rest. …