
Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Sep 23, 2016
- 3 min
Happy Fall: The Element of Fall in Chinese Medicine
Yesterday, September 22nd, was the fall equinox. As nature shifts from summer to fall, there are many transitions occuring. Chinese Medicine is based on philosophies that see humans as microcosms of nature. What we witness in nature, we also witness in ourselves. Ancient Chinese texts speak of looking to nature to determine the way one should behave and conduct themselves. For example, in this season the leaves fall from the trees. The trees are letting go of the leaves as
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Sep 15, 2016
- 2 min
Natural treatment of Seasonal Allergies with Acupuncture and Nutrition
It’s that time of the year when ragweed pollen is affecting many people, causing runny nose, sinus congestion and pressure, scratchy throat, itchy and watery eyes, and coughing or wheezing. In the duration of one day, a ragweed plant can produce one million grains of pollen! That is a lot of pollen to battle with from now until the first frost. In this post I will go over natural remedies for battling and reducing allergies, including acupuncture, nutrition and other lifestyl
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Sep 8, 2016
- 3 min
5 Tips for Starting Your Meditation Practice
More research is being done showing the benefits of meditation and more people are utilizing this seemingly simple technique. Schools, businesses, and healthcare professionals are using meditation to help their students, employees, and patients feel better. Isn’t it time you start meditating? Meditation is a simple practice, but there can be many hurdles for some people. In this post I will give you ideas on how to start and keep your meditation practice going. One of the man
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