There is a diagnostic pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), that perfectly describes the cycle of alcohol abuse and frequent indulgence. The pattern alway kicks off with a desire to satisfy a craving for an alcoholic beverage. A few sips…
Five Elements Theory is the genius of Chinese masters from the early Han Dynasty. The intellects of the time looked near-to their immediate environment and looked far-into the cosmos to find out the best, healthiest way to live. They wanted…
Virgo is the one who comes sweeping in after a long night’s party in order to clean up the mess. Hands on hips, clucking her tongue, she makes her annoyance known but gets right down to business. In an orderly,…
The Traditional Chinese Medicine circadian clock is an organic operating system, mapping the course of our vital life force, called Qi, as it pulsates throughout our bodies. Qi courses along in a natural, predictable rhythm. Time is essential in establishing…
Backslapping belly laughs, hearty chortles, spirited giggling and even dry chuckles all constitute a very real form of healing. The initiating spark of humor can come from an outside source, or a spontaneous eruption of hilarity strictly within one’s mind.…
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Conversely, you only get one chance to receive a first impression. The first moments of an encounter with someone new provides an instant, reliable cache of intelligence. Could it possibly…
Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac, rules over the shoulders, arms, hands, lungs and the nervous system. This is the sign of duality, symbolized by the Twins– thus it is associated with things that come in pairs. The Gemini…
Each sign of the zodiac has dominion over certain body parts. The areas that Taurus rules over are the shoulders, neck, throat, vocal cords, thyroid gland, larynx (voice box) and the senses that allow us to taste, touch, hear and…
Victuals- plural for food or provisions. Turkey and other savory victuals were served. Comestible- an item of food. A fridge groaning with comestibles. One can not think well, love well or sleep well if one has not dined well- Virginia…
Water is one of the elements in the Classical Five Element Theory. All elements have associations with a particular season. Water corresponds to the winter season. The Classical Five Element Theory groups natural phenomenon into 5 categories- Wood, Fire, Earth,…
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