Start of Winter Lì Dōng 立冬
November 7, 2021 “Start of Winter”, or Lì Dōng (Chinese: 立冬), is the 19th solar term of the year, and the first of the 6 Winter Solar Terms, marking the…
Grain in Ear Máng Zhǒng 芒种
June 5, 2021 Grain in Ear or Máng Zhǒng (Chinese: 芒种 ) is the ninth of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms and precedes the summer solstice. Máng or 芒…
Small Fullness Xiǎo Mǎn 小满
Small Fullness or Xiǎo Mǎn (Chinese: 小满 ) is the eighth of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. Also commonly referred to in English as “Grain Buds”, this period is so named because…
Traditional Chinese Medicine
When you hear someone talking about “Traditional Chinese Medicine” you probably think about acupuncture, or how much needles freak you out. And while acupuncture is a big part of TCM,…
Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Monday July 4th not only marks Independence Day, it also marks the second official week of summer! With warmer temperatures and longer days spent socializing, it’s important that you don’t…
In Caring Hands: A Month-long Profile of the YSU Blount Community Clinic
Being the top-rated Acupuncture Clinic in West LA is both an honor and responsibility we take seriously. All this month we are going to share with you stories of the…
Tai Chi and your Workout Regimen
The practice of Tai Chi dates back to the 15th century, and is an fundamental part of YSU's MATCM and DAOM programs. Tai chi is great for reducing stress as…
Five Element Theory – Exercises
In the “Five Element Theory” the Fall season is associated with the Metal element. Keep your metal element harmonized through healthy breathing exercises, yoga and Qigong. We want to know...What’s…