Blood is the mother of Qi and Blood follows Qi. What is Qi? Qi (pronounced “chee”) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a vital substance that...
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Zach Beattie, MAc.OM, Dipl.O.M., L.Ac.
About the Author
I find working as an acupuncturist to be truly inspiring, and am excited to come to work each day. I consider myself to be an integrative practitioner, and while I focus on Chinese medicine, I also incorporate Western medical concepts to best serve my patients.
Foods to Nourish Blood
Blood is the mother of Qi and Blood follows Qi. Caring for your Blood Qi and Blood are your life force. Blood is the mother of Qi, but Blood...
How To Care for Yourself Postpartum
When you nourish the mother, you nourish the child. Growing and delivering a baby is hard work. It requires your body to supply a lot of...
Traditional Chinese Medicine vs Biomedicine
What’s the difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biomedicine? The concept of disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is both...
TCM For Men’s Health
Let’s take some time to talk about the health of men and those who identify as male. One of the old adages in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is...
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine—And How Does it Work?
What we do at Cherry Blossom Healing Arts includes so much more than just acupuncture. We commonly refer to this system as Traditional Chinese...
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Headaches and Migraines
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve had a headache before. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50% of...
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Back Pain
Back pain is a condition that many of us know all too well. If you’ve ever lifted something that was just a little too heavy, spent too many...
Self Care During Quarantine—How to Be More Care-Full While Working from Home
Has quarantine turned your kitchen table, bed, or couch into your office? Do you find yourself hunching forward over the computer or slipping down...
