Category: Oriental Medicine

Harnessing the Seasonal Energy of Spring

Ramone

The seasonal energies are a bit confused at this point. The spring which was supposed to begin back in March and April, has been delayed. And this has confused the organs that are active during spring and winter.

The kidneys which are most active in winter are very exhausted at this time. They don’t like the cold. Since it’s been cold for such a long time they are more tired than usual. This has created many stresses in peoples’ bodies. This results in injuries, illnesses and strain. The cold is especially hard on the joints and the lower back.

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It’s Springing Up

Ramone

Spring is upon us, and within us! Chi–Life-Force–Energy has a ‘springy quality to it—outside and inside of you. 

The energies associated with the Wood element are flowing, pulsing and growing, and from a 5 Element point-of-view, your health will benefit if you employ some Chi Kung and 5 Element Diet and Nutrition to help balance out the seasonal impacts on your Liver and Gallbladder.

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Integrative Medicine: Vaccines And Herbal Medicine In COVID Time

Ramone

“COVID to the left of me, INFLATION to the right of me—the NEWS vollies and thunders! Yet here we are, afoot and in wonder.” (Apologies to A.L. Tennyson; ‘Charge Of The LIght Brigade’)

Yes, we are in a time of wonder for sure. Wondering about this, and wondering about that, and wondering what does personal health care consist of in this time of COVID, in all its many manifestations.

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Lighten Up: New Vaccines, New Awarenesses; Thriving in Tough Times

Ramone

In this time of vaccinations, in this Time of C.O.V.I.D. we are looking for assurance. The vaccination is the insurance, and from it we look for assurance.

While vaccination do provide an excellent statistical level of anti-COVID assurance, at the same time we need to self-insure by looking at our current situation in a Darwinian light, and make choices using ‘The Light’ that is present in each of us by dint of being alive. It’s not that esoteric; just take a few slow, deep breaths and things get clearer. And when things fog up again, take a few more slow, deep breaths. Given how things are these days, we should all be doing daily deep breathing.

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