Just as The Three Treasures are Eastern medicine’s theoretical foundation, the Vital Substances are necessary for life to exist and thrive. Each substance has its own importance for the body’s health. There are a total of four vital substances: Qi, Jing, Xue, and Jin...
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Qi
One literal translation of the Chinese character “qi” is air or breath. However, Qi is more than just a person’s air or breath – it is their vitality. Therefore, a good working definition in terms of Eastern medicine is “life force.”
Cupping Aftercare
Cupping therapy uses suction and negative pressure to relax muscles, improve circulation, and calm the nervous system. It is commonly used to treat muscle aches and pains but has a long tradition of being applied in cases of digestive issues, anxiety, insomnia, and...
Cupping & Herbal Medicine in Washington DC
Did you know that clients come to see us for services other than acupuncture? Our clients here in DC benefit greatly from cupping and customized herbal medicine formulas (and now they’re both more affordable - read on to learn more). Benefits of herbal medicine and...