by Element | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog
Ahhh.. a common question asked during many acupuncture treatments. Moxabustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves burning mugwort, a herb often used for increasing blood circulation, overall energy, and general good health. Mugwort is also known...
by Element | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog
1. What do you do at Element and how long have you been there? I’ve been at Element for 1 year, and I practice Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Herbs, and Tui Na). 2. Tell us a little bit about your background… and how you came to do what you do at Element. I...
by Element | Oct 7, 2014 | Blog
The Tastes of Fall Fall is here! Don’t forget to check out all the delicious produce now in season at the farmer’s market or health food store. Fall specialties include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, chard, edamame, eggplant,...
by Element | Oct 2, 2014 | Blog
Pumpkin Possibilities Pumpkins are synonymous with fall. Have you started carving your pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns yet? Roasting pumpkin seeds? Before you toss the pumpkin remnants, here are two DYI ideas that are easy to make with pumpkin meat and other common...
by Element | Sep 30, 2014 | Blog
Standing Tall, Sitting Well: A Primer for Hands-on Posture As the temperature drops, we start wearing heavier layers, sturdier shoes, as well as lifting rakes and shovels and scrapers. So it seems like the right time to remind ourselves about the importance of...
by Element | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog
Our Cups Runneth … to Therapy! Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which small cups made from glass, bamboo, earthenware, or silicone, are placed on the skin to create suction. The suction of the cups on the surface of the skin...
