Biological Rhythms from the Lens of Chinese Medicine
How Blue Light Destroys Your Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Quality The concept of Yin and Yang is deeply rooted in Classical Chinese medicine. Yin and
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Essential Oils in Chinese Medicine
At Empirical Point Acupuncture, essential oils may be used to complement many of our other modalities. Essential oils represent the jing, or essence of plants,
Chinese Year of the Yin Fire Rooster: Predictions and Tips for 2017
This January, we welcome in the Chinese Year of the Yin Fire Rooster. If you found the Year of the Fire Monkey (2016) especially taxing,
Acupuncture and Brain Neuroplasticity: Research & Study
New research is showing that practicing acupuncture, at a high level, may result in positive changes in the brain relating to neuroplasticity, and interest in
What’s Your Ikigai? Finding Your Reason for Being
What is your ikigai? In Japanese, the word ikigai means “reason for being” and everyone has one. Finding it and defining it can be illusive