Happy Spring!! Spring has arrived in the Front Range! As you might have heard me say in the past, one of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s philosophies is that wellness is partly achieved by staying in harmony with the seasons. Spring is a time of renewal and growth. It is time to shed our energy conserving habits [...]
As a holistic healthcare provider, my opinion is often sought by clients in a quandary over whether they should try a supplement; often to either improve health or treat an illness. There are three main factors to consider when choosing supplements: appropriateness, quality, and dosage. By looking at these aspects, one can make a rational [...]
Happy New Year! Although the passing of Solstice signals that we are beginning to move out of the dark days of winter, we still have a few months of cold before us. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Winter is the most yin of the seasons. A time when life has returned to its deepest inner [...]
As flu season gets under way we are faced with a more potent strain of flu bug this year known as “swine flu” or the H1N1 virus. A lot of people are naturally concerned and are asking their healthcare providers if they should get vaccinated against the virus. What makes this virus more worrisome than [...]
Chinese Herbs are one of the five treatment modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In a TCM clinic, Chinese herbs are often employed alongside acupuncture, massage, therapeutic movement, and nutritional therapy to treat a wide range of health complaints.
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese form of martial art that marries fighting techniques with energy cultivation methods. So, why are all those Chinese people practicing this martial art? It just so happens that besides being an effective form of self-defense, it also has tremendous health benefits.
Acupuncture has been used as a powerful health modality for over 3,000 years. During this period, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine have experienced a wide variety of clinical successes while employing acupuncture as their main tool. Today, acupuncture is receiving wide support from various healthcare authorities as more….
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one way to support health is to harmonize ones’ life with the energy of the seasons. Just as nature suddenly awakens and life vigorously flourishes in the Springtime, it does so in us as well. Therefore, since Spring is a time of birth and renewal, it is a good opportunity….
Welcome to the blog for Hugh’s Acupuncture Clinic. I’m a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM employs acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage therapy, nutritional therapy, and Qigong as its main modalities. This highly effective system of healthcare is used all over the world to treat a large number of health complaints. You can find out more about my practice and Traditional Chinese Medicine at my website: www.hughsacupuncture.com .