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Chinese new year is upon us. The Year of the Rat actually begins Feb. 4th while the new year celebration was on Jan. 25th. This symbolizes a year of new beginnings as we restart the Chinese zodiac cycle. Now is the time to come in for a check up to start this new cycle off in the right direction. Or maybe you've been putting off dealing with something else. No point in holding onto it. Come on in and we will help bring your health back into balance. Let's all have a healthy and prosperous new year.

Equilibrium Health had a great time at the MS Walk in South Asheville Yesterday. I had a blast representing Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and supportive/complimentary options in health care. It was a beautiful day to be outside. Thanks to all who came out in support of the MS community.

Very simple and brief article on the basic premise of Chinese dietary/cooking beliefs.

A Chinese Medicine Approach to Food: Skip the Cold Salad Digestion is the key to health according to Chinese medicine. Support the spleen and stomach to fire up the middle burner and optimize digestion and ultimately health.

Acupuncturists have always supported the limited use, or even no use, of ice on injured areas. Our contention is that it slowed down healing and prevented the body from adequately repairing the injured area. I am glad to see mainstream health is finally taking notice of something we have known for thousands of years. **yes, there are some times to use ice. See your acupuncturist for more details.

Why icing a sprain doesn’t help, and could slow recovery By trying to reduce inflammation, you could also be interfering with the process of repair.