SPRING CLEANING for your body at Tao to Wellness! SPRING is the BEST time of year for a complete detoxification program. Why? Two reasons… In Spring, the Liver and Gall Bladder energy is at it’s highest making it easier to purge these organs on an energetic and physical level. It’s easier! There are a plentitude
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Spring is here! Foods to eat during this time of year!
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The Basics of Acupuncture Part 4 (Berkeley Acupuncture) What conditions or imbalances can we treat with Acupuncture/Chinese medicine? Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years to keep people physically and mentally healthy. We have had a lot of success with many different symptoms and syndromes. Patients are astounded to learn of the many
The Basics of Acupuncture Part 3 (Berkeley Acupuncture)
The Basics of Acupuncture Part 3 (Berkeley Acupuncture) The Basics of Acupuncture Part 3 (Berkeley Acupuncture) What can I expect during an Acupuncture Treatment? In addition to asking many questions, the acupuncturist will take your pulse at several points along the wrist. Unlike Western medicine the last thing we are concerned about it the rate.