Can Grief Make You Sick?

Perhaps you have experienced a form of grief, maybe a cherished family member has passed away, and you have had a cold that just will not go away.  Maybe your asthma or allergies flare-up.  In TCM "grief and sadness" go deeper than the emotional level and are associated with the "Lungs".  


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Where Does Fatigue Come From?

When you are chronically fatigued, it may be an indication that the body is not getting the nutrients it needs.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fatigue is often attributed to a deficiency in spleen ‘qi’...... tiredness, fatigue, lethargy, and poor concentration. 
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Is Fear Contributing To Your Tinnitus, Low Back Pain and Osteoporosis?

About 22 years ago I sustained a kidney injury after falling off a horse. I chose acupuncture as my mode of treatment and a "bruised kidney" was confirmed. I walked into that office not even able to stand up straight and could only walk if my left leg was fully extended to the left.  After one treatment I walked out of that office like nothing had ever happened.  Why would a kidney injury affect my ability to walk?


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