What is the FIFTH Season?

Since childhood we have all known about the four seasons and depending on where you live what the weather is like and what to expect during each. In traditional Chinese medical theory (TCM), there is another season that not only links the other seasons together but has its own time in the spotlight. The Fifth Season is that of the Earth Element in TCM Five Element theory. Five Elements is one of the fundamental blueprints for how we as humans interact with Nature and our environment. These Five Elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood, each

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Acupuncture Works!

I really didn’t think acupuncture would help. I tried so many things that had worked for other people and didn’t work for me. Fibromyalgia, migraines and fatigue were rapidly making me an invalid. I spent most of my free time with the heating pad or in bed. Often I couldn’t finish out the work week. My sick time was getting low.

After putting if off for months, I tried acupunture. First appointment, I got a migraine. Second appointment–nothing. Third appointment–it worked AND HOW! Now my fatigue and headaches are almost gone and the pain is less than half of what it was. I’m active again and enjoying things I used to be too sore and tired to do. So don’t wait. Acupuncture works!

F.W. Longmeadow