Posts by Therese Walsh-Van Keuren
Get Your Glow On Skincare
Introduction In Chinese medicine, we frequently refer to “systems,” not just individual organs. The Lung System consists of the Lungs (a Yin organ), as well as its pair, the Large Intestine (a Yang organ). The element associated with Lung is Metal, and the color is white. It governs the skin and the Wei…
Read MoreMoxa Season is NOVEMBER: Don’t let this one pass you by.
“Moxa”, short for Moxibustion, is one easy way to supplant Chi into the body. The Herb, Ai Ye/Artemisia (Mugwort leaf) is the material that is ignited, like a cigar or stick of incense, and this particular form of Heat (moxa) adds Chi to the Body. November is MOXA SEASON. There are so many way…
Read MorePower Up your Late Summer Meditation
Power up your Late Summer meditation with essential oils of Frankincense, Sandalwood and Lemon Late Summer is a special season, occurring between the Summer solstice and the Fall equinox, and is the approximate middle of the lunar year. It is the season of the Earth element. This is a time of fullness, of enjoying the…
Read MoreSummer is the Season of your Heart: Here’s what to look for……
The Heart as our Inner Sun Do you LOVE your HEART?? Your HEART could really use some extra attention in the summer! Why not try some of these Tips this Summer? Here’s why: The heart is your gateway to Joy. By the time the Heart is producing symptoms, other organs have failed to…
Read MoreScents of Spring: Bergamot, Chamomile & Yarrow get you in the Flow
Do you associate a particular scent with this spring season? Is something fragrant outside your window that heralds Spring? For me, Pink Jasmine is popping into full bloom. Essential Oil, Jasmine sambac’s scent is cool and fresh like the Pink Jasmine in my yard. Three Aromas for Spring Here are three scents that optimize the call to…
Read MoreHappy New Year 2021!
Happy New Year 2021!! May 2021 bring you peace, harmony and renewed health!! This is always such an interesting time of year for me. I ponder what happened in the ending of 2020, and reflect on what I would like to accomplish or focus on in the upcoming year. This ending…
Read More2019~The Earth Boar Year
2019 ~ The Earth Boar Year Did you check your phone for today’s weather? Now is the time to check the energy of the year ahead. Here’s the outlook for the upcoming Year of the Boar (wild, or Pig, domestic), which began on February 5th 2019. The dynamics of the year are rooted…
Read MoreGood-bye Flu Season, Hello Allergy Season
It’s been a rough flu season. Either you got it, or people around you did. Either you were down for the count, or your get-up-and-go just couldn’t. And depending on our unpredictable weather, allergy season is just around the corner. Where does that leave you? You are either trying to stay healthy, trying to shake…
Read MoreThe Pack Has Your Back: 2018 is the Yellow Earth Dog Year
We welcome the Yang Earth Dog year on 16 February, 2018! This article will explain how each year acquires its name and characteristics, and how it might play out in weather, society, relationships and health. And why it’s a good year for singing and Getting your “Life Point Acupuncture Treatment” at the start of the…
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