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...
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Research shows that acupuncture may improve the chances of conception via IVF by as much as 65%. As Chinese medicine practitioners, we always endeavour to treat each patient’s unique constitutional requirements. However, we additionally incorporate research and evidence-based protocols...
Today is Chūnfēn, also known as Spring or Vernal Equinox. Chūnfēn is the fourth solar term. It occurs annually on March 20th and signals an equal length of day and night—a pivotal turning point from yin to yang.
Today is Yu Shui 雨 水, also known as ‘Rain Water’. Yu Shui is the second solar term, which occurs annually between February 18th and 20th. Following the ‘Beginning of Spring’, the southeast wind begins to blow, and rain...
On February 5th, 2023, we enter the period of Lìchūn 立春, also known as 'the beginning of Spring'. Lìchūn is the first solar term. It occurs annually between February 3rd and 5th and signifies the beginning of Spring.
On November 22nd, we entered the period of Xiǎoxuě 小雪, also known as 'Minor Snow'. Xiǎoxu is the 20th solar term, which occurs annually around November 22nd and signifies a subtle transition from autumn's vibrant hues to the hushed...
On November 8th, we enter the period of lìdōng 立冬, also known as 'The Beginning Of Winter'. Lìdōng is the nineteenth solar term, which occurs annually around November 7th. It indicates the true beginning of winter.
The ancient Chinese frequently spoke of possession by demons and ghosts. Ghosts (or gui/ guei 鬼 ) were often attributed to the onset of conditions such as mania, paranoia, addiction, seizures, paralysis, lockjaw, headaches, nightmares, epilepsy and mental illness...
On October 23rd, we entered the period of Shuāngjiàng, also known as 'Frost Descend'. Shuāngjiàng is the 18th solar term, which occurs annually around October 23rd and marks the beginning of colder and frosty days.
On September 21st, we entered the period of Qiūfēn, also known as 'Autumn Equinox'. Qiūfēn is the sixteenth solar term, which occurs annually around September 21st. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, nature prepares for...