Common folk wisdom will tell you to, “Bundle up when you go outside so you don’t get a chill.” Is the concept of cold weather causing a common cold just a societal misperception or myth? According to Chinese medicine, it’s pretty accurate. Chinese medical theory says that cold is a pathogen that can invade the …
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Qi Flow Acupuncturists believe that qi flows in channels. These channels run all over your body, from your head to your toes, down your arms, zigging and zagging, even entering the body and going through internal organs, skin, and muscle layers. There are many different kinds of channels. The most common channels we discuss are …
Acupuncturists frequently talk about the concept of something called qi, which is loosely translated as “energy” or “vital force.” So what is qi? And what do we mean in acupuncture when we say that qi is flowing or stagnant? From a Chinese medicine perspective, qi can be difficult to describe. Acupuncturists believe that qi is …
Acupuncturists combine herbs for many reasons, some of which are listed below:* In Chinese herbal medicine, herbs are typically combined into formulas. Rather than the Western herbal or homeopathic concept of focusing on one herb to treat a symptom, Chinese herbalists believe that herbal combining leads to greater efficacy. At Clear Skies Acupuncture, we believe …
