In Ayurveda, the three doshas are fundamental energies or principles that govern various physiological and psychological processes within the body and mind. Each person is believed to have a unique combination of these doshas, which influence their constitution, temperament, and overall health.
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What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words “ayur,” meaning life, and “veda,” meaning knowledge or science. Therefore, Ayurveda can be translated as the “science of life” or “knowledge of life.” Ayurveda and Chinese medicine both focus on the individual’s constitution and seek to restore that balance using many of the same tools.
Why try acupuncture?
How do you feel today? If the answer is anything but “fantastic”, then acupuncture and Chinese Medicine could help you feel better by stimulate your body’s ability to heal and self-regulate. Many chronic and acute conditions respond positively to Chinese Medicine: 1. Pain relief: Acupuncture is commonly used to alleviate various types of pain, includingContinue reading “Why try acupuncture?”
How I recovered 75 percent faster from an ankle sprain
Three weeks ago, I had injured my ankle after a bad fall. Compared with the time I sprained my left ankle, and treated it with just topicals and homeopathy, I am much further along in my recovery. My left ankle continued to hurt for weeks and months and felt weak.
Rosemary for restoring your hair
Rosemary is your go-to herb for restoring your crowning glory.
Chinese Medicine can help recovery from shingles
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you recover from shingles.
The tongue tells tales of your current health
Go ahead, stick your tongue out at me. I won’t be offended. Didn’t brush your tongue? Even better. A patient’s tongue doesn’t lie; it provides valuable clues to internal health and is an important part of the physical exam in Chinese Medicine.
Mom was right – wear your scarf!
Fall finally made it here to Florida and – gasp – people are actually putting on long pants and closed-toe shoes. Along with fall wardrobe changes come cold and flu season, too. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we not only treat colds and flu, which we call Wind Heat or Wind Cold depending on its presentation,Continue reading “Mom was right – wear your scarf!”
Skin care starts from the inside out
Our skin is the biggest organ we have, and we as a society tend to treat it like a measure of beauty only and not of health. It’s not vain to take care of your skin; it’s just as important as taking care of the rest of you.
Pau D’arco — a powerhouse of an herb
Pau d’arco is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-yeast, anti-microbial, anti-tumor and anti-fungal. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, vitamin A, the B-complex vitamins, and vitamin C.
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