2023 Year of the Yin Water Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit The Rabbit year is yin: meditative and internal. The contemplative (Yin) year of…
Happy Winter Solstice–Water Element
We are now in the midst of Winter. The season is cold, dark, and quiet. Winter is for us, as…
Six Different Types of Menopause
Menopause is a natural decline of the Kidney Jing, or essence, according to Chinese Medicine. So, how does one prepare?…
Kidneys in Balance: Activity & Rest in the Colder Months
Winter is kidney season! Kidneys are, in many ways, the alpha and omega of Chinese medicine organ theory, as they…
Acupuncture and Winter
Picture that quintessential cozy winter scene: curled up with some deep thoughts and a cup of tea by a fire…