Golden Valley Acupunture Center

Winter Wellness Through Acupuncture

While the weather has now started to take on an extra layer of chill, the winter holidays are fast approaching and we wanted to take a moment to share with you some of Chinese Medicine’s unique perspectives on this season. This is the time of year when people are more vulnerable to getting sick. According Continue reading

Filed Under: Chinese Medicine, Nutrition

Preparing Ourselves For Autumn

We hope you had a lovely summer filled with sunshine, fun and good health! Over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a change in the quality of the air. As the evenings start to get darker earlier, the air feels crisper, cleaner and cooler. According to ancient Chinese principles, all things in Continue reading

Filed Under: Chinese Medicine, Wellness

Summer Food, Harmony and Chinese Medicine

In Chinese Medicine, summer belongs to the fire element, yang energy, and outward expression. Now is the time to spend time outside under the warm healing sun. As the liver belongs to springtime, the heart and small intestine belong to summer. To stay healthy during summer months, top priority should be given to nurturing the Continue reading

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GUNG HAY FAT CHOI !!

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Monkey! The Year of the Monkey is a lively, optimistic and progressive year- a year in which anything can happen, a year that favors the bold. Take inspiration from the wise, clever and curious monkey who steadfastly follows his heart and intuition, taking intelligent risks, Continue reading

Filed Under: Chinese Medicine