While it can be difficult to address the constellation of clinical manifestations as well as multiple organ systems involved in post-Covid sequelae, as holistic health practitioners, acupuncture and natural medicine can be a missing link for managing chronic manifestations of Covid. Many of the symptoms of long-Covid, such as fatigue, brain fog, irregular menstruation, body aches, headaches, etc. are already things we often treat successfully with acupuncture and herbs in the clinic!
Chinese people around the world will soon be celebrating both the Spring Festival and the New Year on the same day. This year we welcome the Year of the Dragon, a time of transformation, integration, and creativity. It’s a great time to get things done but also a time to be sure not to let your ambitions get away from you.
Most of us know the Winter Solstice as the darkest day of the year, the moment when the northern hemisphere of the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun—it happens around 7:30 pm this Thursday, December 21. The meaning, however, carries a much deeper significance. It’s the time when the substantial, contracting qualities of Yin—along with the cold and darkness—hand off the baton to the rising, expanding qualities of Yang, which include warmth and lightness.
The season of fall is associated with the Lungs and the Metal element in Chinese Medicine. It’s a time to start turning within, to clarify what you most value, and to get back into healthy nourishing self-care routines. Fall is a great time to get back into your acupuncture routine, especially if you suffer from colds, pneumonia, asthma, depression, fatigue, arthritis, or any condition that worsens in the winter months.
Picture a seed that has been under the soil all winter, that is now trying to sprout and push its way to the top and grow in the sun. This intense, upwards, growing energy is what also surrounds us in the spring. The organ associated with spring is the liver, the associated emotion is frustration, the color is green and the element is wood. If you find yourself having trouble sleeping, especially if you’re waking up between the time of the Liver 3:00-5:00 AM, then it might be time to get some acupuncture and do some of these activities and diet changes to help align with spring!
Chinese New Year starts on January 22, 2023 and is celebrated for 16 days. According to the Chinese calendar we are setting ourselves up for the next 21 year cycle. The year 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit. The rabbit represents prosperity, peace and longevity, meaning 2023 is year of hope and repairing.
As we enter the season of fall, looking at how nature transitions during this time can be inspiration for what we should do as well to prepare for the colder months. In Autumn, the harvest is in full swing and animals are storing food for the winter and growing their thicker coats. Leaves and petals are dropping off plants to conserve energy and not be left out to be damaged by the elements. Fall is a time for transitioning into slowing down and storing energy for winter.
Healthy food choices are a big part of a nourishing wellness routine, but did you know that there are additional lifestyle habits that help digestion and wellbeing? Here are some of our favorite food and lifestyle tips to help improve your digestion, nourish your body, and keep you feeling your best!
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