The Beginning of Winter

The Beginning of Winter – Lìdōng 立冬

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.

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The 13 Ghost Points

The 13 Ghost Points

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...

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Frost Descend – Shuāngjiàng 霜降

Frost Descend — Shuāngjiàng 霜降

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.

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Autumn Equinox – Qiūfēn 秋分

Autumn Equinox – Qiūfēn 秋分

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...

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Acupuncture Within The Western Research Model

Acupuncture Within The Western Research Model

While acupuncture has gained popularity and recognition worldwide, it still often encounters scepticism within the framework of Western medicine (WM) research models. This disparity arises due to several factors that challenge the conventional scientific approach.

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Summer Solstice – Xiàzhì 夏至

Summer Solstice – Xiàzhì 夏至

As the longest day and shortest night of the year, Summer Solstice, also known as Xiàzhì, is significant across cultures and throughout history. It symbolises the transition from spring to summer, marking the arrival of a season filled with...

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Grain In Ear

Grain In Ear – Mángzhòng 芒种

Today (June 7th) is Mángzhòng 芒种, also known as 'Grain In Ear'. Mángzhòng is the ninth solar term, which occurs annually c. June 7th. It signifies the period when crops, especially grain crops like wheat and barley, enter the...

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