Viruses, germs and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. According to Chinese medicine, they do not cause disease. When a certain organ system is already weak and unable to resist outside invasion, it is therefore prone to attack by germs, such as viruses and bacteria. Illness Continue reading
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved by living in balance with nature and the seasons. Winter, the season of the Water Element, is the season for slowing down, reflecting, and conserving our resources. We all feel this tendency, but we don’t always listen to our bodies. In Western culture, being active is rewarded and expected. We feel Continue reading
Enjoying Naps in the Winter Season
Most mammals are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep for short periods throughout the day. For humans, days are divided into two distinct periods, one for sleep and one for wakefulness, which is a monophasic sleep pattern. However, this may be a product of living in an industrialized world and not the Continue reading
I was going to Masa Adachi for about six months (up until the pandemic began) for acupuncture, and his treatments are wonderful and helpful. He is extremely knowledgeable, very thoughtful, and communicative. I had been dealing with sharp neck pain for years previously, as well as a lot of stress-related issues, and his treatment was very effective in alleviating the Continue reading
Masa is transformational. The positive impact Masa has had on my physical and mental health has been surprising. I could not recommend Masa more, I look forward to every visit and feel significantly better after every visit.
Abel O.
