SPRING 2014, Volume 2
Spring is here!
March and April in Colorado always brings a wild ride as winter releases its grip. One day we pull up the blinds to find gray clouds and snow flakes drifting down from the sky. The next day the sun shines bright. We throw off our winter clothes and turn our faces toward the sun. The ever-optimistic crocus blooms purple and yellow reassuring us that spring is actually here to stay.
HOLIDAY ISSUE 2013, Volume 1
Dear Friends,
The Holidays are here and in the darkest days of the year our eyes are naturally drawn to flickering candles and sparkling holiday lights. As beautiful and comforting as those lights are I think that the flame we carry inside our hearts shines brighter. It is the one we can share with family, friends and people throughout the world.
In this holiday newsletter are a few tips that I hope you will find useful so that your holidays can be a time of joy,
WINTER 2014, Volume 2
The Year of the Horse
On January 31st we leave behind The year of the Water Snake. Keep in mind that the snake sheds its skin every year and in many cultures that represents transformation and a new beginning.
We are entering The Year of the Horse and from my research it appears that Horse represents a wild, independent and free-spirited energy. It is more about listening to the inner voice and instincts than pondering and obsessing over decisions.
CHAPTER 3, Volume 1
I apologize for the delay in writing this newsletter. The flood placed enormous demands on many of you and I hope I can offer support and advice to keep you healthy in the coming months. In Chinese Medicine we have an extra season that comes late in the summer and is ruled by the spleen, which is the master of digestion. The environmental influence that most damages the spleen is dampness,
CHAPTER 2, Volume 1
Summer is here!
This is the season of the heart, when the element of fire reaches its peak. The heart (xin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine rules the other organs. Like Western Medicine the heart pumps blood to nourish every cell in the body, but in the Eastern tradition it is also involved with mental and emotional health.
Considered the home of the mind and spirit, the heart is the organ most often involved in psychological imbalances.
February 3, 2013
Happy Chinese New Year!
The Year of the Black Snake is a year of transformation, a year for introspection and a shift away from the yang energy of the Dragon. Just as the Snake sheds its skin to reveal a new, inner self, the Year of the Snake represents an opportunity for growth through introspection.The path of the snake is one of quiet observation and thoughtful planning.They bask in the warmth of the sun and act when opportunity arises.