by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 2, 2025 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Allergies, Health, Spring
One of the golden rules of Chinese Medicine is the belief we are connected to the entire universe—think of it as humankind’s Wi-Fi network. So, when the seasons (and the world) change, it’s wise to embrace change rather than resist it like a toddler...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 25, 2023 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Allergies, Acupuncture and Anxiety, Acupuncture and Back Pain, Acupuncture and Stress, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Allergies, Health, Pain Relief, Spring, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One basic tenet of Chinese Medicine is that we are connected to the local environment and to the vast universe. It follows that, as the world changes, we do well to also change. Our physical and mental health improves if we adapt to the idea of continual modification...
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 | May 1, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Health, Spring, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wood Element
In Chicago we have been waiting eagerly for Spring and it has finally arrived. In Chinese Medicine, every season has an element attached to it. Spring brings us the Wood element. Wood exemplifies the active energy of Spring. Every day, just walking down the street, I...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 18, 2017 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health, Milk Thistle, Spring
Spring is a perfect time for cleaning your home as well as your body. Most of us are exposed to damaging substances on a daily basis, such as alcohol, medications, pesticides, and environmental toxins. Milk thistle encourages the liver to cleanse itself and can...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 23, 2016 | Acupuncture, Anger, Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Health, Spring, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wood Element
Classical Five Element Chinese Medicine theory says that each of the five elements has many associations, including seasons and particular emotions. The emotion related to the wood element is anger. Wood is also the element of Spring, making it appropriate to think...
