Tag Archives: Chinese medicine

Skin Brushing, Friction, and Energy

Posted on June 18, 2016 by alpine integrated medicine

by Dr. Bridgett Simon, ND LAc We often hear that our skin is our largest organ and it is true. It protects us physically from the elements as well as bacteria and microorganisms. Energetically and metaphorically skin also acts as … Continue reading →

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Winter: A time to wait for the sun to rise

Posted on March 22, 2016 by alpine integrated medicine

by Debbie Yu, MS, L.Ac   Chapter two of the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine) says:  “The three months of winter, they denote securing and storing…  do not disturb the yang [qi] go to rest … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Self Care. Self Love.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by alpine integrated medicine

By Chanda Joelle Zeigler, LMP, CSP   Massages are absolutely amazing right?! But how many of us are willing to commit or even have the extra time or money to add one more weekly appointment to our already packed schedules? … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Season of Dryness! Some helpful tips…

Posted on December 24, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

by AIM Staff Fall is all about gathering resources and preparing for a cold and fruitless winter – a process that takes place all around us. Animals gather food and prepare cozy shelters and plants drop off leaves and seeds … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Healing with Honey!

Posted on December 20, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz Recently I attended a conference on pain and wound healing at which one of the lectures was on bee products.  We talked about bee sting therapy, propolis, royal jelly, and all kinds of honey, with a … Continue reading →

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Earth element – Beyond good digestion is a core sense of well-being

Posted on December 12, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

Debbie Yu, MS, L.Ac   Physically, the digestive system is at the center of our body and in Chinese medicine, it is often referred to as the “middle burner.” It composes of the Spleen and the Stomach, both of which … Continue reading →

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Herbal Medicine and the High Performance Athlete

Posted on October 12, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

By Erin Alberda, LAc   In an era of both doping scandals and unprecedented access to supplements (that all promise to make you younger, faster, stronger), how does the competitive athlete navigate what is safe? A little bit of personal … Continue reading →

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Cupping: A useful technique to help clear congestion from the Lungs

Posted on September 21, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

Chinese Medicine is best known for its use of acupuncture and herbal medicine as tools for healing, but it also uses several other methods, such as cupping. Cupping is a technique that uses small glass or bamboo jars as suction … Continue reading →

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Qigong: Lifting the sky

Posted on September 13, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

by Debbie Yu, MS, L.Ac   Qigong translates to “cultivating the life-force” It serves as a self-empowering tool to move energy, disperse stagnation and to increase energy. In Chinese medicine, fall is the season of the Lungs. The Lungs breathe in “fresh … Continue reading →

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The Yin, Yang, and Fa Wu of Fats

Posted on August 18, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

by Erin Alberda, LAc We can’t get very far in talking about Traditional Chinese Medicine without delving into the theory of Yin and Yang.  It provides not only the foundation of our medicine as acupuncturists, but also a beautiful insight … Continue reading →

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