by irapahanel | Nov 23, 2022 | autumn, Healing Blog, TCM
Giving thanks can make you happier according to a Harvard study published in August of 2021. Often the holidays are associated with negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety due to seasonal depression or added family pressures. Serious cases of depression should...
by irapahanel | Nov 16, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Moderation We’ve always heard the saying to enjoy everything in moderation, and that is definitely true when it comes to holiday foods. Don’t try to deprive yourself during the holidays, it most likely won’t go over well. Having an extra holiday treat here and there...
by irapahanel | Nov 9, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Have you tried to give up smoking? Trying ‘this and that’ therapy or modality to no avail? One of the reasons your previous attempts may not have worked for you long-term is that they rely on, for the most part, on willpower alone. Understanding WHY you have the...
by irapahanel | Nov 2, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Autumn is more than just a season in Chinese Medicine. It is the time of year that resonates with the Metal Element. The Metal Element includes the Lung and Large Intestine. The Lung’s superpower is Inspiration – of physical breath and spiritual creativity. And...
by irapahanel | Oct 19, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function but also mental, emotional, spiritual, and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. The lung season is autumn. This...
