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What is Chinese Medicine?

WHAT IS CHINESE MEDICINE? Chinese medical history covers a span of 4,500 years While it’s a bit over-simplified, the history can be divided into significant eras within that time as the theory and practice have developed (the Legendary Period (2697-1122 B.C.), expanded and become more systemized (the Golden Period (1122 B.C.-960 A.D.), and in some…

Chinese medical history covers a span of 4,500 years While it’s a bit over-simplified, the history can be divided into…

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Foundations of Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness Anyway? There are plenty of apps out there that help develop the first steps of mindfulness, and that is the practice of steady and intentional breathing. Breathing that engages the diaphragm rather than the accessory muscles of the neck and chest. Why is that important? When we breathe through our neck and…

There are plenty of apps out there that help develop the first steps of mindfulness, and that is the practice…

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Rebel Rules July, Rebel Med NW
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REBEL RULES: JULY 2020

Seattle Top Doctor 2023 – Rebel Med NW July 2, 2023Seattle Top Doctor 2023 - Rebel Med NW 5 Must Have Supplements for Summer Travel in Seattle July 1, 20235 Must Have Supplements for Summer Travel in Seattle Rebel Med NW 5 Year Anniversary Open House- Ballard, Seattle WA June 27, 2023Rebel Med NW 5…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Men’s Health

June was Men’s Health Month, and even though it is July, today we will be discussing the various ways that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help with common afflictions of the male body. Because TCM rarely makes treatment decisions based on sex, we will focus on disorders that are specific to the male system, particularly…

June was Men’s Health Month, and even though it is July, today we will be discussing the various ways that…

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Acupuncture and Your Immune System: Keeping your Wei Qi Healthy!

Wei Qi, The Body's Protective Shield  In Chinese Medicine, the body’s protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled by the lungs. This is our protective layer and keeps us from being infected by external pathogenic factors. When our protective qi is strong we are able to ward off diseases, if it is weakened…

Wei Qi, The Body's Protective Shield  In Chinese Medicine, the body’s protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled…

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The Heart in Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine recognizes the body and mind as one and the same. This goes for the heart as much as any other organ. In TCM, the heart is the seat of the emotions and the residence of the consciousness while awake. It also controls the circulation and has a special connection to the kidneys. The…

Chinese medicine recognizes the body and mind as one and the same. This goes for the heart as much as…

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