by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 1, 2022 | Chinese New Year, Happy New Year, Health, New Year, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditions
For years I’ve written about the various traditions associated with the Chinese New Year, but recently I began to think about new year’s traditions that exist in other parts of the world so I did a bit of research. I was surprised at the variety of customary ways... by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 16, 2015 | Astrology, China, Chinese New Year, Happy New Year, Holidays, Year of the Sheep
The Year of the Horse is galloping out and the Year of the Sheep (also called goat or ram) is moseying in. The Chinese New Year is February 19. This Sheep year is associated with the element of wood and is considered to be yin (rather than yang as this past year was).... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 10, 2013 | China, Chinese New Year, Happy New Year, Year of the Snake
According to ancient legend, the noise and excitement of the Chinese New Year began because villagers had to fight a ferocious beast called the Nian. This creature emerged from the sea or the mountains once a year around the New Year to attack people, especially... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 31, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Black Beans, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Fertility, Happiness, Happy New Year, Yin and Yang
1) Celine Dion Used Acupuncture To Improve Her Chances Of Getting PregnantSinger Celine Dion, had twins after years of trying to conceive. I was happy to see that CNN reported she used acupuncture to improve her chances of getting pregnant.2) How to tell if... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 23, 2012 | Chinese New Year, Famous Quotes, Happy New Year, Year of The Dragon
Today begins the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon being a legendary animal and the mightiest of all the Chinese Astrological signs means this could be a very special year filled with powerful changes. If you’ve been waiting to try something new and spread your... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 31, 2011 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Happy New Year, Year of The Rabbit
2011 is the year of Rabbit, a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. There are some lovely traditions associated with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Many families thoroughly clean their homes to sweep away any bad luck and make...