by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 19, 2019 | Acupuncture, Autumn, Chinese Medicine, Emotions, Five Elements, Grief, Happiness, Health, Letting Go, Metal Element, Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you’ve been waiting for a sign this is it! Chinese Medicine teaches us that Autumn is a perfect season to get rid of the old and welcome the new. In short Fall is the best time to ‘let it go’. Nature is constantly showing us about the cycle of...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 7, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Health, Water, Water Element, Winter
As many of you already know, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), different elements are connected to each season. Water is the element of Winter. And, as we in Chicago know very well – winter is here! Winter is the season of stillness and rest (think...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 22, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Summer, Fire Element, Five Elements, Green Tea, Happiness, Healthy Foods, Strawberries, Summer, Watermelon, Yin and Yang
The Chinese medicine element associated with summer is, not surprisingly, fire. The fire element is special because it provides that spark which inspires love for others as well as enthusiasm for new ideas and perhaps even an adventure. Summer is the season of the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 28, 2018 | Acupuncture, Chicago, Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Health, Spring, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wood Element
Living in harmony with the seasons is one key component to health in Chinese Medicine. Our world is forever changing and, to be at our best, we must continually adapt to these changes and “go with the flow”. Therefore, as the seasons change, we must change as well. In...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 15, 2018 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Earth Element, Five Elements, Health, Holidays, Year of the Dog
February 16th begins the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. We leave behind the Year of the Fire Rooster and enter the Year of the Dog. As you may know, each new year is marked by the characteristics of one of the 12 zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jul 10, 2017 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Summer, Fire Element, Five Elements, Health, Healthy Foods, Seasonal Acupuncture, Summer, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Summer is here! In Chinese Medicine this is the time of year that is considered most yang. To learn more about yin and yang click here. High yang means heat, maximum activity, and moving outward with our lives and into nature. In Chicago we’re right in the...
