The seasonal cycle has moved into late summer, leaving behind the high heat of summer for a season full of the warmth without the intensity…
Tag: classical five-element acupuncture
Rooted in Taoism, the classical acupuncture system is over 2,000 years old, yet in many ways is more applicable today than ever before. In our ever-changing world, our ability to be flexible in mental functions such as beliefs, emotions and attitudes, as well as being adaptable in our biochemistry and immunology is crucial to our health.
The ancient Chinese believed that all things in the Universe were manifestations of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), and that the…