Extraordinary Vessels: Understanding Chong Mai in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine describes the body as having a network of pathways known as acupuncture meridians. The 12 primary meridians are the main channels commonly discussed in acupuncture, but they are not the only pathways recognized in this traditional system. There are also eight Extraordinary Vessels. These deeper pathways are traditionally described as reservoirs that […]
How Acupuncture Is Helping People Navigate Autoimmune Disease
For those living with rheumatoid arthritis, mornings get measured in minutes — how long until the stiffness eases, until gripping a coffee cup stops hurting, until the day starts feeling normal. Even when you follow the treatment plan exactly, some days your body feels like it is fighting a war you don’t fully understand.