http://www.innerfire.org/mt/ The Blog of Transformation and Change en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:06:09 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:44:33 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.01D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2006/03/what_can_orient.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2006/03/what_can_orient.html Oriental Medicine Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:06:09 +0000 Spring is the time of new growth, budding flowers, and outward expression. It is also the time of year associated with the Wood Element, which incorporates the Liver, Gallbladder, a time to spring clean our bodies, minds, homes and offices.... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2005/04/the_essence_of_1.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2005/04/the_essence_of_1.html Oriental Medicine Tue, 26 Apr 2005 03:08:58 +0000 Foods that support and nourish the Kidneys and adrenals are: Stews made with meat protein, Micro-algae (we recommend Spirulina), Lettuce, Watercress, Endive, Turnip, Celery, Alfalpha, Nettles tea Rye, Oats, Quinoa, Amaranth, Millet, Barley Seaweeds, Miso, Soy If your body is... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/12/winter_dietary.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/12/winter_dietary.html Oriental Medicine Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:54:45 +0000 Winter, according to Chinese medicine, Taoist belief, and many other traditions, is associated with the Water Element. Both Water and Winter are symbolically about discovering the Depths of who we are. It is a quiet and internal time. It is... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/12/the_essence_of.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/12/the_essence_of.html Oriental Medicine Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:49:48 +0000 "VISIONS OF AUTUMN"Seen Through the Eyes Of Chinese Medicine One of the most inspirational aspects of Chinese Medicine is discovering the connection between the seasons and their influence on specific organ systems, emotions, and spiritual qualities. As we begin to... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/visions_of_autu.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/visions_of_autu.html Oriental Medicine Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:28:21 +0000 It is a common question in my practice, “have you induced labor with acupuncture.” The answer is a profound yes. I have induced several women and have watched other practitioners induce many more. All of the women I have seen... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/can_acupuncture.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/can_acupuncture.html Acupuncture Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:20:00 +0000 I once had a teacher, That made me question light, His theory was simple And it could be right He said that in all of the bulbs Which we plug in the wall, Suck the dark, so we can see... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_dark_sucker.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_dark_sucker.html Poetry Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:18:12 +0000 I love, yet I am not a lover, I cook, but ne’er call me a chef, The more we learn about any one thing, The more we realize we are but the fool, Fortunately for us, when we come to... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_illusion.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_illusion.html Poetry Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:12:30 +0000 There is a place Where angels dwell Roses Blossom And Playful clouds fade into eternity On there own wings they fly, dancing above, but, watching over all below... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_fallen_ange.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/the_fallen_ange.html Poetry Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:02:35 +0000 The First Perfect Night Where amber hues meet rough and rolling rock, Scarlet clouds fade to deep black, Willows wisp, and swans dance, all under a star lit sky. It is here, that ontological dreams fill my flighty head, and... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/two_perfect_nig.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/10/two_perfect_nig.html Poetry Mon, 04 Oct 2004 16:50:03 +0000 More and more in our culture the name “yeast infection” and “Candida” are making there way into our common vocabulary. What is Candida? Candida is a form of yeast that is found in the human digestive system and skin. It... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/what_is_candida.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/what_is_candida.html Candida 101 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:04:54 +0000 The easiest solution for any form of yeast infection is to target one’s diet, which in itself can be an effective yeast infection home remedy. Sugar and carbohydrates should be removed from the diet as soon as possible. This can... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/yeast_infection.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/yeast_infection.html Candida 101 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 22:32:57 +0000 With an increasing rise in the number of skin disorders every year the first thing that individuals should realize is that there are MANY alternative forms of treatment that are safe, effective, and transformational. The second thing is that skin... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/psoriasis_alter.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/psoriasis_alter.html Healing Chronic Disease Sun, 22 Aug 2004 19:46:56 +0000 Being a Chinese herbalist, and having been diagnosed at a young age as attention deficit, I can tell you that the information I have to share on the subject is based on experience, both personal and clinical. The world that... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/chinese_herbs_a.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/chinese_herbs_a.html Chinese Herbal Medicine Sat, 07 Aug 2004 06:18:01 +0000 I love Chinese Medicine, yet as an Oriental Medical Physician I had to stop and ask myself, what are the pros and cons of Chinese Herbs? This is a difficult question as in my experience it is completely dependent on... http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/pros_and_cons_o.html http://www.innerfire.org/mt/archives/2004/08/pros_and_cons_o.html Chinese Herbal Medicine Fri, 06 Aug 2004 05:07:28 +0000