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What is Qi?
Qi is the Key to Optimal Health What is more important than your health? It is very simple, we all have one life on this earth; no one has spare lives. So clearly, taking care of ourselves should be of utmost importance. I am often asked the question, “What is the key to optimal health?” According to Traditional Oriental Medicine, the fundamental principle of health is rooted in the understanding of qi (also known as chi or ki), or “vital energy.” On the basic level, everything in the universe stems from qi, and the...
read moreOne Decision Can Change the Course of Your Life
In life it is so important to make correct decisions and to follow through with proper actions. This is one of the keys to leading a life of success or failure. One decision can change the entire course of your life. So, how does one make correct decisions? We often think in terms of black and white. Lying is bad. Telling the truth is good. This is one way we approach decision making. Sometimes we do what we feel like in the moment. We all know that for important decisions there is generally a middle ground; however, how we reach...
read moreBalance Is The Key To Life
What does it truly mean to have balance in your life? Having balance in your life is like driving on the road. There is a set speed limit, however, this does not mean that you drive at only that speed limit regardless of the current situations you face and what is going on around you. If there is traffic, you are not going to plow through all the cars to maintain the speed limit…at least I hope not. There are moments when you have to speed up and moments when it is necessary to slow down. It is important to know when to stop and when...
read moreIt’s time to clean up…on the inside
What does it mean to “purify” yourself? Picture your home, and in that vision, picture clothes piled up everywhere, trash can overflowing, papers stacked all over the place, food rotting on the counter… I think it is safe to say that almost anyone who sees this picture would agree that something needs to be done– a thorough cleaning and organizing session is definitely in order. To the physical eye we are able to recognize when this cleaning needs to take place, but how often do we look inside? So often our mind and heart are...
read moreBamboo never breaks, but bends with the changing winds of life…
Over the past few weeks I have had the incredible opportunity of seeing life begin to blossom before my eyes. I have seen the first glimpse of a smile burst into elation; I have seen a fake cry become a sea of tears; I have seen a lost hand take a tight grip onto my finger…all the while I have also had to keep up with the day to day responsibilities of my career, marriage, family and friends. I had heard from many that when you welcome a sweet little angel into the world it can be quite hectic, so I decided to wait for the...
read moreWelcoming a new life…
I recently welcomed my new son into this world; this has been a time of deep reflection. Throughout my life I have prepared for this moment. I was not the girl who fantasized about my perfect wedding dress or the color of my picket fence; I did however, put much thought into the fact that one day, I would bring a new life into this world. To me there are few things more powerful. I promised myself that when this day came, I would do everything in my power to make sure that I not only took care of this life but have the ability to show my...
read moreAm I Speaking to a Wall?
As a a family member or friend you have most likely experienced a time when someone has repeatedly asked for advice, which you are happy to give, yet when you share this advice they rarely take it and furthermore, make bad decisions that negatively impact their life. This can be a very frustrating and hurtful experience when you clearly see that your loved one could improve their situation with the correct guidance, yet you know that they will not actually apply it to their life. Even worse is repeatedly hearing how their bad decisions are...
read moreThink clearly because what you think becomes what you say…
Think clearly because what you think becomes what you say. Think again before you speak, as what you say will become what you do. Think before you act because your actions become habits. Think carefully about your habits because habits form your character. Examine your character, because it will become your...
read moreHow To Rise Above Negativity…
Recently I received the following question, which I responded to using the principles that have been passed down to me. I wanted to be able to share this with you all… Q: Because of where I work, I’m surrounded by stress and oftentimes, negative-minded people. Despite my best intentions to stay positive and centered throughout the day, I can’t help but let their toxic behavior affect my own. How do I not let their negativity affect my normally good mood? A: Society has so much negativity, yet it also has much positivity. Negative...
read moreCommon Question #1: Traditional Oriental Medicine/Homeopathy/Western Medicine: A Comparison
Throughout my years treating patients, giving seminars and working with our herbal companies, I have found many individuals wondering what the difference between Traditional Oriental Medicine, Homeopathic and Western Medicine is. Below is a simple explanation of the three medical approaches to medicine. Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) The roots of Traditional Oriental Medicine date back more than 5000 years, thereby making it the longest continuous, recorded history in the world of using medicinal herbs to treat various health...
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