Colorado is one of the sunniest states in the nation, and we love to play outside. So what can we do for our skin, our largest organ? We know that sunscreen can work, and wearing a hat, etc. Possibly one of the most important things I learned about ultraviolet rays came from my son’s first…
Author: Daisy Lear
Chinese medicine and acupuncture’s primary purpose is to facilitate regulation, restore balance and nourish the system. The following outline briefly describes aspects of pregnancy and childbirth that are very well addressed: Menstruation: Yes, we must start here! Keeping the menstrual cycle running as smoothly as possible is great for all women at any stage,…
The abuse of and addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain relievers is a serious global problem that affects the health, social, and economic welfare of all societies. It is estimated that between 26.4 million and 36 million people abuse opioids worldwide,[1] with an estimated 2.1 million people in the United States…
At this time of year many people tend to do “spring cleaning” in the home, so I thought it would be fun to share some information about the importance of spring cleaning to help keep our mind and body happy and healthy. According to Chinese Medicine, the Liver and Gallbladder are the internal organs associated…
Why is there so much pressure to begin something new at the beginning of the year when it’s so cold outside? Personally, I would rather take a new direction when I’m good and ready, and not because I’m supposed to or because someone wants me to, but because I absolutely want to begin something…
The fun superficiality of the Chinese calendar actually runs deeply from observations made thousands of years ago that still apply to life today. The Chinese calendar was invented by emperor Huang Di in 2637 BCE, (our Gregorian calendar was invented in 1582CE). Incidentally, the emperor also wrote one of the most important early texts (Neijing)…
One of the foundations of Chinese Medical theory is the concept of human beings living their lives in harmony with the seasons. Each season corresponds to specific organs and tissues and their function within the human body. Since we are now deep into Winter, I would like to share the principle thoughts relating to this…
Something has been nagging at me to write this article for some time now, tapping me on the shoulder, whispering in my ear so to speak. According to RAINN.org, https://www.rainn.org/statistics “Every 109 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 8 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 6 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will…
The season of autumn is the emphasis of this article, and to reinforce the idea of offering thanks to the continual process of letting go and receiving life… and the challenges we face. There are moments, months and years when we ask ourselves, “what is the point of going through this? What is the…
The change of seasons presents an excellent opportunity for self reflection, introspection, and renewal. The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine associates all energy and substance to five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element corresponds to a particular season. Autumn is characterized by the Metal element. At this time of year,…