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What to Eat in Summer According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eat with the seasons to feel your best—discover what Traditional Chinese Medicine recommends for summer to stay cool and hydrated.
Acupuncture Aftercare
Just finished acupuncture? For a smooth recovery, limit exercise, drink plenty of water, and rest well. Read on for more detailed tips!
Health Benefits of Enjoying Washington DC’s Cherry Blossoms
Experience the health benefits of DC’s cherry blossoms. They can improve your mood, reduce stress, and speed up healing. If you have allergies, wear a mask, use herbs, and soak in the beauty of spring.
Tongue Diagnosis
"Why do you look at my tongue?" I always get this question when I ask my patients to stick out their tongue during their first acupuncture session....
Pulse Diagnosis
Pulse diagnosis is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a common topic of interest for our patients. Many people are curious...
Traditional Chinese Medicine vs Biomedicine
Quick Links to the Sections BelowWhat’s the difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biomedicine?TCM Disease Patterns and...
Fall in Chinese Medicine
In all fairness, I love the transition time between late summer and early fall. The earth smells sweeter, the air crisper, goldenrod covers fields...
Life Cycles in Chinese Medicine
Quick Links to the Sections BelowCycles of Life in Chinese MedicineWhat is Essence, and how does it relate to Life Cycles?How Acupuncture can help...
TCM For Men’s Health
Let’s take some time to talk about the health of men and those who identify as male. One of the old adages in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is...
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine—And How Does it Work?
What we do at Cherry Blossom Healing Arts includes so much more than just acupuncture. We commonly refer to this system as Traditional Chinese...
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s 5 Element Theory
Chinese Medicine Theory, what is collectively known as Traditional Chinese Medicine in the West, is heavily derived from philosophical...
