Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM is all about balance. In this ancient system, the key to health is to move through the world in such a way that our bodies can remain in homeostasis, in balance. This idea connects to sleep patterns, what we eat and ultimately the flow of Qi, or energy, throughout the […]
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One of the most common injuries runners face is “Runner’s Butt”. Runner’s Butt or a high hamstring strain happens when the high hamstring which is attached to the ischial tuberosity at the top of the thigh dysfunctions. When this muscle becomes injured it can be difficult to even sit, let only run. The high […]
The social media addiction epidemic is here and it’s real. With adults spending upwards of 11 hours per day watching, listening, working and taking in media on the internet and social media platforms, it’s no wonder we feel alone. As a population, we overwork ourselves because our phones are always in reach. There is always […]
The Chong Mai is one of the main and most important Extraordinary Vessels. It flows throughout the entire body and has energy networks branching out, each with an energetic function. Another term for the Chong Mai is the Penetrating Vessel, this vessel is located in between the kidneys alongside Vessels Du Mai, also known as […]
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Acupuncture and Ankle Sprains
You would be surprised just how much weight can bear down on the ankle joint. The ankle joint provides balance and stability as it holds the weight of basically our entire body. Because of the excessive use of the ankle joint, ankle sprains are one of the most common orthopedic injuries. In fact, there […]
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Mother’s Day in San Diego
The History Of Mother’s Day We all know Mother’s Day as the one day per year (this year it’s happening on May 12) we get to celebrate mothers and everything they do for us. But how much do you know about how it all started? Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 […]
Not feeling up to going to the gym? Check out Balboa Park museums instead! Sure, art museums have a lot of steps you can walk up and down. They have long hallways and walking tours that last for up to 1-2 hours. But could the simple act of visiting an art gallery and looking […]
What is the Dai Mai? Interestingly enough, the Dai Mai (or Girdle Vessel) is the only meridian that flows horizontally. It originates at a liver meridian point on the lateral ribs, descends down towards the waist like a belt and connects with a side branch of the kidney meridian. The Dai Mai separates the lower […]
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the main principles for optimal health is to eat with the seasons. This means that the season will determine the lifestyle you adopt. We are fortunate to have access to all sorts of fruits and vegetables all year round. We can eat mangoes in the winter, strawberries in the […]
Spring is one of the best seasons to begin eating healthier. Whether it’s adopting a new diet regiment like a keto diet or trying a detox cleanse, there’s no better time than spring. In fact, some of the freshest produce, the most delicious food and the most potent herbs for healing are available at […]