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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Guided Meditation
Julie Burke, Dipl. OM, L. Ac. During the winter season, the days become short, and the nights are the longest we will see all year. Nature is calling us to slow down, go within, and give ourselves some extra nourishment. The cold, contracting darkness is symbolic of Yin in Chinese Medicine. We should practice self-care […]
Medicinal Herbs in Your Backyard
Some people think of Chinese herbs as exotic plants grown only in faraway Asia. Many of the plants used in Chinese Herbal Medicine can easily be grown in Western North Carolina, because of the temperate climate, similar to parts of China. Many common medicinal plants are as beautiful as they are useful. For example: Balloon […]
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Nolff, L.Ac.
Daoist Traditions students work exceptionally hard throughout their 4 year program, but what happens to them after graduation? Our Alumni Spotlight aims to highlight our graduates and the great work they are doing. Amanda Nolff, L.Ac., graduated from DTC in 2014 and has been providing acupuncture care to the Matthews, NC community ever since. We ran […]
