Author Archives: Kyle Rhodes
Lunar New Year 2020: Metal Rat
On January 25, 2020 we honored the Lunar New Year and the incoming symbol of the Metal Rat! The symbol of the Rat will be with us until the next Lunar New Year celebrated in February 2021. In this article I will outline the symbols surrounding 2020, their meaning and give you themes and tips to consider while working with the energy of the Metal Rat.
Sound Healing in Chinese Medicine: Tuning Forks
Sound in Chinese medicine is a potent healing modality. The vibration created with sound can be used therapeutically to treat pain. Tuning forks are tools that create sound and vibration. Acupuncture points (or acupoints) reside on the meridian channels of the body. Tuning forks can be placed on the acupoint locations,transferring these vibrational frequencies to […]
Bone Broth In Chinese Dietetics
By Kyle Rhodes Bone broth is definitely one of those trendy foods we hear so much about across food blogs and nutritional platforms, but how is it seen in Chinese medicine? Broths have been used in Chinese cooking for millennia, not only for nutrition but for healing as well (which, as we know, are […]
6 Ways to Make your Acupuncture Treatments More Effective
1. Have a Movement Practice Whether it is working out at the gym or swimming in the ocean, having some sort of movement practice regularly woven through your regular routine is not only good for your health, it can make therapeutic treatments more effective. Movement is something that brings our awareness out of our busy […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 