Holistic Care

The Lung Meridian: Gateway to Life and Vitality

The lung meridian is often the first meridian studied in acupuncture school.  Why?  Lungs are vital for life.  The breath is the first thing that happens when you are born, and when the breath ceases it indicates death. Chinese medicine never differentiated the physical body, the mental, emotional or spiritual self.  Each organ contributes different functions in all these areas.  The lung organ, and its corresponding meridian plays a role in the immune system, skin health, and emotional well-being. Read More

Ever wondered why we feel your pulse using three fingers?

Your pulse is really a way for us to connect to your heart, quite literally.  Your life force, through your Blood, is being pumped through your body.  By taking a moment to connect and listen, we try to understand what is going on within your body.

So, pulse 101.

Pulse diagnosis is a vital diagnostic tool in Chinese medicine. By feeling the pulse at three specific locations on each wrist we gain a wealth of information about the your overall health.

To feel the pulse, we use the index, middle, and ring fingers on the radial pulse, beginning with the index finger on at the wrist crease. Each position represents a different system in your body. And, it isn’t just about the rate, but many different qualities can be noticed and provide valuable information.  Read More

Large Intestine 11, QuChi
Pool at the Crook

By Julie

A Powerful Acupuncture Point for Clearing Heat and Soothing Pain

I recently went to the Boundary Waters on a weekend trip with my husband. We are great campers, but it had been a long time since I had done that kind of camping.  He goes to the Boundary Waters at least once a year, usually in the fall.  This time, while the trip was amazing, I understood why he doesn’t go in June.  Hello mosquitos.

It wasn’t that bad really, or at least, not all the time.  But there were times when the breeze would slow down, or we would be portaging through the woods and I experienced what is affectionately called ‘bug stress’.  The result being, a lot of mosquito bites. Read More