In Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), leg cramps are mainly due
to coldness stimulation as well as improper blood
and Qi activities of the legs. Acupuncture can
play a role to promote circulation, loosen the
tendons, alleviate cramps, and ease pain.
How to Accumulate Good Merit in this Lifetime
Merit is that which
accumulates as a result of good actions and
intentions, producing good karma that carries over
to later in life or to the next life.
How Monsters Can Affect Your Internal Practices
When I was a youngster, my two uncles would tell me stories that would scare me so much that I
would sleep with the covers over my head and
always made sure that the closet door was shut
tight before getting into bed.
How To Build Yin Energy In The Summer Heat
Do you know what happens to your body when it’s so
hot? Sweat starts to pour from every pore, trying
to cool you down. If you don’t get cooled off,
there are some dreadful effects from too much
heat.
If the Walls Could Talk
Every home has a story and
it shares its story with you every day. Believe it
or not, your walls are like sponges and so are all
your possessions. Every positive or negative
thought, argument, and feeling that you and your
family members have on a daily basis becomes an
energetic imprint within your home.
Ancestor Practice To Keep You Healthy
When I was in acupuncture school many years ago, I
went to the grave site of my ancestors and asked
for their help to move me into a passion to be
able to help more people.
What’s the Meaning of this New Moon?
The influence of a New Moon lasts for four weeks
up to the next New Moon. A New Moon is the perfect
time for beginning new projects. The natural flow
of the moon energy will help you accomplish
anything you put your energy into.
The Best Way To Stay Hydrated All Summer
“Doc, I hate drinking
water or I know I should drink more water.” There
are many foods that you can start eating daily to
keep your system hydrated.
Your Roots are the Key to Your Practice
As I walked through the woods amongst the huge oak
trees, I found a clearing to practice my ritual Qi
Gong. I dropped my energy and got in touch with my
roots internally and feeling the physically
energy, the power and strength of the forest, the
lakes, and the energy of the native people.
Summer Solstice Self-Love
Love is a mind that wishes others to be happy and
free from suffering. We often confuse love as a
reciprocal relationship where we get something
from someone else, and give back in return.