On September 8th, we entered the period of Báilù, also known as ‘White Dew’. Báilù is the fifteenth solar term, which occurs annually around September 8th. White Dew indicates the true beginning of autumn.
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At Acupuncture West London, we are very concerned following the news of the injury caused to Ellen White by an elite Sports Physiotherapist, who was practising 'dry needling'.
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On August 24th, 2022, we entered the period of Chùshǔ 处暑, also known as 'Heat Ceasing' or 'End of Heat'. Chùshǔ is the fourteenth solar term and the first node of autumn. It occurs annually on August 24th and...
On August 7th, we entered the period of Liqiu 立秋, also known as the 'Beginning of Autumn'. Liqiu is the thirteenth solar term and the first node of autumn. It occurs annually on August 7th and marks a polarity change from yang to yin.
On July 22nd, we entered the period of Dàshǔ 大暑, also known as 'Great or Major Heat'. Dàshǔ is the twelfth solar term and the last node of summer. It occurs annually on July 22nd and marks the hottest time of the year in...
What are migraines? A migraine refers to the onset of acute throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head or temples. People suffering from migraines frequently experience nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light...
Today (May 6th) is Lìxià 立夏, also known as ‘the beginning of summer‘. Lìxià is the seventh solar term. It occurs annually on May 6th and signifies the beginning of summer.
Today (April 21st) is Gǔyǔ 谷雨, also known as 'Grain Rain'. Gǔyǔ is the sixth solar term, which occurs annually c. April 21st. According to an old Chinese saying, "Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) signals the end of snow...
Today, we enter the period of Qīngmíng, also known as 'Bright and Clear'. Qīngmíng is the fifth solar term, which occurs annually on April 6th. It denotes Qingming Festival—also known as 'Tomb Sweeping Day' or 'Pure Brightness' Festival.
