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Eating According to TCM: Five Foods for Spring

Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. The plants and animals awaken from the slumber of the cold winter months. The vital nutrients that have been stored in the roots of the plants and the bodies of the animals, comes to the surface and life becomes more vibrant and fluid. Human beings are no different. Humans tend to stay indoors more during the winter months and sometimes pack on a little extra weight in the process. As the weather warms, humans become more gregarious and spend more time outside enjoying nature. This is just a natural process. continue reading »

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Five Acupuncture Points for Spring

Spring is the season of growth, regeneration, increased activity and new beginnings. During the season of spring, people experience many changes. Allergies, high blood pressure, headaches, sinus pain and congestion, anger, irritation and tendon problems are just some of the issues common to the spring months. Many of these problems can be attributed to increased wind in the environment. And while there is nothing that can be done about external wind, internal wind can be addressed and diminished using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the many modalities it incorporates. continue reading »

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Mental/Emotional Aspects of The Heart

The major responsibility of the heart in TCM is housing the mind and controlling the shen. “Shen” can be seen as the overall healthiness of the mind. When you look at a healthy person in good spirits, you know how you can see that in their eyes? There is a certain bright clarity and sense of health that shines from within. We acupuncturists would say that this person has good shen. continue reading »

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VICTORIA OUT OF THE OFFICE March 5 – 10, 2018

Victoria J. Taylor, Lic Ac

Victoria will be unavailable the week of March 5 – 10, 2018.  You may book appointments before or after.

 

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FREE AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE CLINICS

Tuesday Feb 26, Monday Mar 5, and Tuesday Mar 7 . 2:00PM

 

REACH, 824 West Main Street Radford, VA

 

Come receive free acupuncture as part of a NADA (National Acupuncture Detox Association) training for Mental Health and Medical professionals.

Open to everyone

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