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The delight and tension of life force moving through you

The delight and tension of life force moving through you

The wood element supports humanity in creating a vision, seeing the steps to achieve it, and putting one foot in front of the next to get there. This life force energy coming online can feel like pure enthusiastic, delight. AND when you gather energy to move past...

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WHY are you the way you are?

WHY are you the way you are?

The Five Element template helps me diagnose physiological imbalances. It provides the basis for acupuncture treatments and herbal prescriptions. AND, it’s the reason that I tell some of you not to eat ice cream if you feel heavy, foggy or bloated. The Five Elements...

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Did your “Dry January” lose steam?

Did your “Dry January” lose steam?

It's that time of year. Dry January. Does it sound like a bummer to you? Did you feel inspired but lost steam last weekend? Here in the backyard of wine country, wine offers many a profession, a way of life and a deeply important hobby. Alcohol can be a vehicle for...

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The most wonderful(ly bizarre) time of the year

The most wonderful(ly bizarre) time of the year

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we are entering a tunnel of bizarre dissonance. Nature is beckoning you inward toward quiet contemplation, stillness and rest. The weather and the diurnal rhythms support this time of incredible potential (more on the powerful...

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Do you have time to be unwell? Then tend to your grief

Do you have time to be unwell? Then tend to your grief

Have you been tapped into the emotion of grief the past few weeks? Whether it’s re-connecting to a personal loss or feeling the collective sorrow of humanity, it’s all happening right on time. Grief and sorrow are quintessential metal element emotions in the metal element season of autumn.

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Balancing yin and yang

Balancing yin and yang

I talk about the five elements alot but a core concept in Chinese Medicine is the idea of Yin and Yang, depicted symbolically in the tai ji symbol here . On an even more basic level than whether your personality or constitution or the season you're in is best...

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Would you Cast Your Vote For Me As Best of El Cerrito?

Would you Cast Your Vote For Me As Best of El Cerrito?

I’ve mentioned in past newsletters that pride is a metal element concept. Pride in your identity, in your qualifications and in your achievements. Showing off your diploma, your certificates, awards, medals, trophies and owning your accomplishment CAN be a sign of...

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How you chew your food is how you chew your thoughts

How you chew your food is how you chew your thoughts

When you hear about the idea of the “Earth Element” it should evoke the avatar of someone who is grounded, solid and reliable. If you’re an earthy type, YOU are the one who shows up in a crisis, who handles the situation, and in fact, KNOWS the best way to do it. And...

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Digestive Specialty

Digestive Specialty

Lately, I’m seeing a number of patients dealing with digestive complaints. End of summer is a common time of year for these complaints to flare up. Vacations with unusual food for you, maybe more alcohol or sugar, stress of traveling, even drinking water that you’re...

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