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for “Seasons”
June 2015
by Jonathon Gilbert
In Chinese medicine, summer is the height of Yang energy. It is bright, warm, full of expanding energy. And yet it also is the time of the seed of Yin. This idea is mirrored in many of the herbal formulas that are part of the Chinese formulary.
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Category: Seasons
Tags: balance, bright, Chinese medicine, energy, herbal formulas, herbs, opposite, season, seed, summer, Yin and Yang
May 2015
by Jonathon Gilbert
Spring has sprung, time for forging ahead. The seeds of winter months can now be cultivated. In traditional medicine, the herbs of the spring are Yang within Yang.
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Category: Seasons
Tags: Chinese medicine, clarity, cultivate, emotions, feelings, forging, formulas, functioning, goals, herbs, seed, spring, stress, thoughts, Traditional Medicine, Yin and Yang
December 2014
by Jonathon Gilbert
The winter is now finally upon us and with it comes the sense of wonder and excitement of the holiday season. In traditional Oriental medicine, winter is a time of accumulation and absorption. It is our opportunity to recharge and be nourished. We can build our reserves up for the coming seasons.
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Category: Seasons
Tags: absorption, accumulation, contemplation, exercise, imagery, nourish, Oriental medicine, recharge, renewal, seed, strengthen, winter, Yin and Yang
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