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Si’al Kulani Mahch

Si'al Kulani Mahch translates to 'Eastern Medicine Knowledge' in my family's language. Grab a warm cup and explore the posts below.

Gu and The Grey Area in Medicine

Modern medicine can be miraculous (I would not be alive without it). However, despite the meteoric advancements that have occurred over...

Home Acupressure for Allergies

Hello Friends! Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but with the sweet smell of blooming flowers and newly green trees...

Allergies in Chinese Medicine: an Earthy Perspective

Hello again, Friends! In the last blog post, I wrote about Spring and its significance within Chinese Medicine. I drew upon a common...

The Winds of Change: Spring and the Liver in Chinese Medicine

*Note to the reader: when I speak of the liver's functions in Chinese medical theory, Liver is capitalized. When I refer to the organ's...

New Year Intentions: Yang Wood Dragon

Intention vs. Resolution Resolution is defined as “the act or process of resolving.” This comes from the word solve, which means “to find...

Box Breathing

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of calm and clarity can be challenging. Breathing exercises are a simple way...

TCM Immune Support Tips

We’re in the midst of cold and flu season. There have been a couple of bugs going around, so I wanted to share some TCM inspired tips to...

Chinese Herbs for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us! It’s that time of the year where we tend to overindulge. I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving is one of my...

Spooky Points!

Happy Halloween! I thought it might be fun to share a little acupuncture theory on this holiday. Did you know there are a set of points...

Congee Recipe

Has your acupuncturist ever recommended you try congee to nourish your spleen? Congee is so easy to make and it’s so gentle on the...

Your Body’s Vital Signs

Do you ever wonder how we come up with your TCM diagnosis? How do we get from lower back pain to kidney yin deficiency? And why do we say...

Hidden Roots of Lower Back Pain: Quadratus Lumborum

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks out acupuncture, oftentimes after trying other approaches. Direct massage...

How Does Acupuncture Really Work?

Acupuncture involves the insertion of single use fine needles at specific points throughout the body. Traditional Chinese medicine...

Hidden Roots of Lower Back Pain: Iliopsoas

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks out acupuncture, oftentimes after trying other approaches. Direct massage...

What is Intraoral Massage?

Intraoral massage is one of the techniques that is often incorporated into an acupuncture treatment in our office. Having the inside of...

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