Published by Acupuncture Today February, 2023, Vol. 24, Issue 02 By Naoki Kubota, Dipl. Ac., LAc Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (6th century B.C.) was an originator of basic Oriental medical theory. In his book, Tao Te Ching, chapter 42, he said: “The Tao begot one, One begot two, Two begot three. Three begot ten thousand things. Ten […]
Marc Mullinax – Power for the Peaceful Talk at Daoist Traditions College
Click here for video Mars Hill Professor of Religious Studies Marc Mullinax talks about on Wu-Wei and harnessing the power of un-learning in higher education. This talk was given on June 24th, 2021 at Heaven’s Cloud Event Center to students and faculty of Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. To order a copy of […]
Happy Lunar New Year- Year of the Tiger!
Happy Lunar New Year! In China, the new year is based on the lunar calendar and the new year is celebrated on a different day every year. This year’s lunar new year happens to be on February 1st! In Chinese astrology every year corresponds with one of twelve animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, […]
New Year, New You. For Real!
The start of the new year means new years resolutions for all. A time for contemplating and enacting changes that we feel will enhance our lives. Yet, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton found that 23% of people quit working on their resolutions just two weeks into the new year. And […]
Winter Solstice Meditation
The winter solstice is a time of quiet reflection and an opportunity to look within yourself and focus on what you want and need. It’s a time to examine, let go, and make changes within yourself. Try this simple solstice meditation to tap into your inner self and set goals and intentions for the coming […]
Holiday Hacks For Stress Relief
It is easy to get overwhelmed by the extra to-dos and frantic energy of the holiday season. Planning, organizing, cooking, gifts, travel, house guests, family – it can all be too much, even when we plan to keep it simple. Instead of pushing through all the preparations, try these easy ways to keep the stress […]
Recipe: Butternut Squash Chili
Fall foods aren’t just good for the soul, but for the body too! These foods are often cooked, warm, soft foods that enter the stomach already broken down make the digestive system not have to work so hard. Think of soups, stews, winter squash, sweet potatoes. ginger and other warming spices – ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
Recipe: Roasted Fall Vegetables
Does the transition into the fall season bring a sense of sadness? This may be especially true after the disappointing, socially distanced summer and feeling that the season was wasted. The fall season relates to the metal energy and the Lungs in Chinese medicine, which help us let go and release. As the seasons change, think about what you […]
Recipe: Kale, Apple, Cucumber Salad
Chinese medicine generally cautions against eating too many raw vegetables but the warmer spring weather is a great time to add a few into the diet. With bitter leafy greens to calm the spirit, sour apples and lemon juice to stimulate the liver/gallbladder, and cucumbers to cool and detoxify – this is the perfect salad for this […]
Alumni Spotlight: Gillian Rose, L. Ac.
Alumni Spotlight: Gillian Rose, L. Ac. of Twelve Rivers Medicine, in Seattle WA (2014 graduate) Hi Gillian, please tell us about your practice. I started my practice, Twelve Rivers Medicine, about 6 months after graduating from DT, in my hometown, where I hadn’t lived for 8 years. It’s a solo practice, but I share a […]
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