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 | Jan 28, 2017 | China, Chinese Astrology, Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Fire Element, Health, Holidays, New Year, Year of the Fire Rooster, Yin and Yang
Today is the beginning of the Year of the Yin Fire Rooster. The Chinese New Year starts on the first New Moon of the year and ends February 15th, 2018. It promises to be a fascinating year, don’t you think? Let’s see if Chinese astrology can shed some light on what is...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 5, 2015 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture History, Acupuncture Needles, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine History, Health, Nei Jing, Yin and Yang
Chinese Medicine is an ancient science that many people find mysterious. I was drawn to practice this amazing medicine because it is endlessly fascinating and it has given me skills that help others. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge so here are three fun historical...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 20, 2015 | Acupuncture, Adventures in Chinese Medicine, AOM Day, Chinese Medicine, Health, Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c., Qi, Qigong, tcm007, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yin and Yang
Hello friends! THIS Saturday we will be celebrating Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day (AOMDay). In honor of this illustrious holiday I have a couple of awesome specials that will not reappear again until AOM Day of 2016, so act quickly! To celebrate AOM Day, I am...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 30, 2015 | Breach babies, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Fertility, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Health, Immunity, Meridians, Moxabustion (Moxa), Pain Relief, Stomach 36, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter, Yin and Yang
Using Moxabustion (Moxa) is a common practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a treatment that you may find helpful. In Chicago, where I live with about 2.7 million other people, we get pretty cold in the winter. Our long, icy season provides the perfect...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 25, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncturists, Books, China, Chinese Medicine, Developing Internal Energy for Effective Acupuncture Practice, Guest Bloggers, Healing, Health, Healthcare, Ioannis Solos, Martial Arts, Qi, Qigong, Yin and Yang
I am honored to share this guest article by author Ioannis Solos, whose newest book ‘Developing Internal Energy for Effective Acupuncture Practice’ comes out this week. Take it away Ioannis…. According to Hippocrates, the practice of Medicine was...
