Healthy Holiday Guide – Dinners #1 Have a healthy meal before going to a social event #2 Eat foods that you actually want #3 Appreciate the social aspect of Christmas, not just the food #4 Avoid soft drinks and juice; stay hydrated with water #5 Visit with people you actually want to Here are a few guidelines to navigate through the holiday season. Look for a new website, with lots of new goodies in the next couple of days at www.acupuncturevictoriabc.com ~Think...
Last weekend we had the “Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Meridian Therapy” workshop for practitioners. I was surprised that I, myself, got a real charge after the 2 days! We covered a lot of information and I received some great feedback from the attendees that will make the next one even better. A challenge that I encountered is trying to condense all the theories of TCM but not dilute them. There is so much history, and hidden meaning in concepts like the Yin and Yang, Five Elements, and Qi that it can take years to understand them. Between now and the next workshop, set for February 19 & 20th, I am determined to form all this information into a “system” that any practitioner, or non-practitioner can use to help those around them immediately. I feel very excited to help spread the concepts of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, qi gong, and good clean living because we can’t depend on others to make us healthy. We have to learn effective and efficient methods ourselves and help inspire others around us. Thank you to everyone who attended and all the enthusiasm you shared! ~Think...
Do you wonder what “Qi” is? Have you seen the yin and yang symbol but don’t really know what it means? Are you curious about how Traditional Chinese doctors observed nature to create one of the oldest and most effective forms of medicine? On November 27 & 28th we will be conducting a 2 day “Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Meridian Therapy” for Registered Massage Therapists and Health Care Practitioners. Learn the concepts of: Qi Yin and Yang 5 Elements 8 Principle Diagnosis the 12 Meridians- location and uses the most effective acupoints points and how to use them without needles case studies intro to the ancient practice of Qi Gong This is officially recognized by the CMTBC for 11.5 credit hours. The goal of the course is to share information about TCM and learn practical concepts that can be applied immediately to patients and loved ones. While this course is geared towards RMT’s and health care practitioners, it is fully open to the public. If you or someone you know is interested, please call/email to register or for more information. ~Think...
The air is crisp, the ghouls are in the neighborhood asking for candy, and pumpkins are being carved up and set ablaze- fall is certainly here! Enjoy the crunchy leaves and remember to keep yourself warm in this coming season particularly your neck. In Traditional Chinese Medicine a pathogen (or a cold or flu) enters through an acupuncture point on the base of the neck. By keeping your neck protected you reduce the chance of an external attack. In the next couple of days I will put up some more Immune System boosting tips. The next Qi Gong course that was set for Saturday November 6th is going to be postponed. It most likely will be rescheduled to January as most of us are pretty busy during the holiday season. I will be in contact with anyone who has registered to make arrangements, or feel free to email me. Enjoy the Halloween weekend and if you are going to eat some ooey gooey candy make sure that you actually want to eat it! ~Think...
Due to popular demand, here is a quick instructional video on how to make “Ugly Soup” which will give you a massive dose of nutrition and goodness! Try adding this to your current diet for 7 days and see what happens to your energy, digestion, skin, and mental clarity! (Click here to watch in full screen on youtube) ~Think...
