Food stagnation is a common component of abdominal distension. Eating more food than the Spleen and Stomach can cope with, either because too much is consumed, or because the Spleen is already weak, will obstruct the qi mechanism and thus the descent and ascent of middle jiao qi.

Evidence that Chinese medicine has been used for digestive disorders can be found in early medical literature dating back to 3 AD, where specific acupuncture points and herbal formulas for borborygmus (rumbling or gurgling in the intestines), abdominal pain, and diarrhea with pain are discussed.

Acupuncturist Nicole Robbins, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. earned her Master of Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine degrees in 2019 from Southwest Acupuncture College located in Boulder, Colorado. She is board certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

A day at the spa can be a wonderful way to unwind and relax, but did you know it can also benefit your mind? Taking the time to care for your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Here are some ways that a day at the spa can help you achieve a peaceful and balanced state of mind.

Liver Health - Spring Allergy Season

This is time of growth and coming out of the calm of winter, many people enjoy waking up their system with some type of Liver cleanse each spring.

Alexia Bennetts often discusses the crossovers between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medical perspectives on nutritional value in the diet.