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Waking up refreshed from the winter doldrums

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Winter is the natural time for hibernation. Ancient Chinese Medical texts teach doctors to live in harmony with the elements. They tell practitioners that Winter is the phase of Water, a time to go symbolically deep within the womb of the earth and replenish. It is a season of nurturing and of preparation for the moment of rebirth. The nights become longer, and daylight becomes a precious commodity. It is all too easy to brood during the dark and congealing nature of these long months, to … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine & Self-Care – An interview with Steven Sonmore

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For the topic of Self-Care, I invited Steven Sonmore from Complete Oriental Medical Care to visit with us and offer tips for our readers. Steven has been practicing acupuncture for more than 20 years and he helps our community to live healthy lives. Welcome, Steven! Who better to talk about self-care than you? Why don't you start by giving us some general tips on self-care? Steven Sonmore: Sure. People may not always feel sick, but they may not feel quite up to par. True health is much more … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine

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Order Community business listings through our Online Store. Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, includes a range of traditional medicine practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the Western world. The following centers and practitioners offer acupuncture and other forms of Chinese Medicine: Balance Acupuncture, 7094 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine : What is It?

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RESOURCES Chinese Medicine Community Page | featuring members of our community who practice Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine: A Brief History Chinese Medicine: The Experience Chinese Medicine - also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Oriental Medicine - describes a form of medicine that incorporates acupuncture, herbal therapy, bodywork, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling. It is a medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented disease for more than 3,000 … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine : A Brief History

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RESOURCES Chinese Medicine Community Page | featuring members of our community who practice Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine: What is It? Chinese Medicine: The Experience According to legend, the origins of traditional Chinese medicine are traced back to Fu Xi and Shen Nong, who were believed to be early tribal leaders. Fu Xi was a cultural hero who developed the trigrams of Yi Jing (I Ching) or Book of Changes. Ancient texts record that "Fu Xi drew the eight trigrams, and created … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine: The Experience

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RESOURCES Chinese Medicine Community Page | featuring members of our community who practice Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine: A Brief History Chinese Medicine: What is It? A TCM practitioner will ask you questions about your emotional and mental life, as well as your physical symptoms. Knowing whether you are indecisive or have an explosive temper may help him determine what type of gallbladder trouble you're having, for example. He or she may also take your pulse several times, once … [Read more...]

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