As winter fades and the world begins to bloom, we enter the vibrant, rising energy of Spring. In Chinese medicine, Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and transformation—not just in nature, but within the body as well. Spring & the Liver System In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is governed by the Wood element,Read more
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Suffer from seasonal allergies? You’re not alone. Tens of millions of Americans experience allergies in the springtime. Louisville is consistently home to some of the highest rates of seasonal allergies in the nation, thanks to its high pollen counts, humidity levels, rainfall, geographic location, and other factors. In fact, Louisville’s pollen counts are almost alwaysRead more
Happy September! The weather is getting milder, schools are opening back up… whether we like it or not, summer seems to be drawing to a close. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, the last thing most of us are thinking about is allergies! However, if you tend to suffer from seasonal allergies, brace yourselfRead more
According to traditional chinese medicine practices, each season comes with its own Qi (or energy). Responsible for detoxifying the body, it is only natural that the liver is associated with spring’s sense of renewal. After a long winter hibernation, most of us are yearning for a fresh start, to cleanse our body of damaging habitsRead more