Think of a logjam that blocks the energetic flow of water in a river. When the water doesn’t flow freely, the river gets backed up. It’s the same with the energy or ‘Chi’ in your body. When a river or stream doesn’t have enough energy to move, it becomes stagnant; and so when your energy […]
Category: Oriental Medicine
Fall Health Tips: Metal Energy and the Lungs
It’s autumn, the ‘fall’ season, and in the 5 Element way of thinking, it’s the ‘Metal” season too. This means the Metal energy predominates during the autumn months, and since Lungs are associated with the ‘Metal’ energy they’re most affected this time of year. Oriental Medicine and 5 Element Theory offer many useful insights about […]
What Is Acupuncture?
BIOM’s integrative approach to health and well-being includes the use of acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese medical herbs. These powerful practices have been used for thousands of years and are very effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, and for cultivating and maintaining long-term health. When your body becomes stressed from normal activities, or from […]
Five Ways To STRENGTHEN Your Lungs and Immune System
Eat foods that nourish the Lungs. These include: daikon radish, lotus root, maiitake mushrooms, and Chinese herb formulas. Get enough sleep. Reduce and keep stress low. (Easier said than done … but doable.) Pace yourself. Make sure to save some of your energy. Begin developing—or maintain—an inner practice like meditation, or deep breathing, to help your body relax […]