Roots of Harmony Blog

con·tain /kənˈtān/: to have or hold within; to control or restrain (oneself or a feeling) According to Classical Chinese symbolism, winter is associated with the qualities of water 水 (shuǐ) and the Kidney organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these facets are practically synonymous. During this time of year, the external world […]

in·spire /inˈspī(ə)r/: arouse, animate, imbue with spirit, give rise to, possessing extraordinary quality as if arising from an external creative impulse, to breathe in According to Classical Chinese symbolism, autumn is associated with the energetic qualities of the metal element. Metal 金 (jīn) corresponds to anything in nature with an internalized structure, such as crystals […]

In Ancient Chinese Medicine, digestion is intimately linked with the Earth element, which is comprised of the Spleen, Stomach and Pancreas. As the soil of the earth is simultaneously composting old life and serving as a nourishing foundation for the growth of new life, Earth is constantly in flux as it digests everything that we […]

The third most common disease category in the United States following cancer and heart disease is that of autoimmune conditions. It is estimated that around 50 million individuals in the U.S have been diagnosed with them, and this number is likely even higher as autoimmune diseases commonly go unnoticed. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s […]

With the growing popularity of integrative healing methods, the term “holistic” is one that is heard often these days. Holistic healing is a process referring to the integrative healing of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Holistic healing modalities are techniques utilized to achieve this process. Massage, breath-work, yoga, sound therapy, and meditation are each […]

1. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a healing modality within the framework of Ancient Chinese Medicine, an ancient indigenous holistic medicine that has been utilized in China for over 2,000 years. The earliest mention of acupuncture is in a classical text called the Huangdi Neijing, Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine. From an Ancient Chinese […]