by Lori Ferry, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher What is Reiki? The awareness that an unseen energy flows through all living things and directly affects the quality of a person’s health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. This life energy goes by many names: qi in China, ki in … Continued
I can’t believe that the year is half gone. It’s been an incredible 2014 so far, and we continue our commitment to community health education this month with our July Newsletter, which contains articles written by AIM providers about the theme this month, which is High Blood Pressure and Hypertension. Download it. Read it. Share … Continued
By Debbie Yu, LAc, RYT In Chinese medicine, hypertension is often (or at least in part) associated with the Liver organ and meridian. The Liver is imperative in maintaining the free flow of qi throughout the body. Sometimes when the qi gets sluggish– e.g. from lack of exercise or stress – excess energy rises to … Continued
This month’s newsletter is all about headaches and their causes and remedies. We hope you enjoy! Click the link below to access the newsletter. Share with friends and as always we love your feedback on the blog or on our Facebook page. AIM June 2014 Newsletter
by Nichole Santoro, LAc Headaches from Excess of Yang in the Head (ie. headaches from high blood pressure, anger, stress, strong emotion) This type of head pain usually occurs at the temples or at the very top of the head if the blood pressure … Continued
By Nichole Santoro, LAc Chrysanthemum flower (or Ju Hua) has been used by the Chinese as a medicinal herb in teas for over 3,000 years. It is cooling, fragrant and light and can be used in the early stage of a common cold with fever, headache and red eyes. It is also useful to cool … Continued
If you’ve ever had back pain, then you know it’s no joke. In fact, its the second most reported problem in the US, right after headaches, so many of us have had the “pleasure” of being sidelined with back stiffness, soreness, pain, or lack of mobility. In this case, AIM literally has your back. … Continued
Ever feel like things are going fast, and you just need a minute to relax?
Nichole Santoro has been helping people in the North Seattle and Eastside communities with the use of Acupuncture, Massage and Chinese Herbs for over six years. With an eye for modern medicine and research combined with a sound knowledge of Ancient Eastern forms of medicine, Nichole provides an innovative holistic approach to healthcare that addresses the … Continued
It’s about a month into the New Year. Do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, you’re in luck. You do. February 10th is the Chinese lunar New Year. The celebration of the New Year, the Spring Festival, is China’s longest and most important holiday. Because it is … Continued
