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Why Do I Hurt?

article thumbnaiPain and disease are caused by blockage of the body's vital energy. The Chinese call this energy "Qi." It is said that: "Where Qi does not flow, there is pain and...
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Prescription for Health

article thumbnai Good health requires a combination of many factors including: emotional, environmental, dietary and physical factors. During periods of disease or injury, medical interventions are often necessary....
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The Philosophy of Asian Medicine
BambooQi (pronounced chee) is the body’s life enabling vital energy. We experience blockage or depletion of  this vital energy as pain, disease or disharmony. These effects may be felt in our body, mind, and/or spirit. In Asian Medicine, methods like acupuncture, cupping, guasha, herbs, moxibustion, tuina massage, and qigong are used to balance and free the flow of Qi. Mark Melchiorre uses these Asian Energy Medicine methods, including specialized forms of acupuncture known as Balance, Chronotherapy, and I Ching styles, to promote health and to effectively treat and prevent a variety of physical and emotional disorders. Mark teaches tai chi and qigong, Asian Medicine's self-care component, to those interested in health maintenance, self-healing and increasing vitality.

What people say about Mark's treatments and classes:

“...wanted to let you know that the wheat allergy fix is still working! ...I am still grateful on a daily basis for your help.”  -CS

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Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung)
Qigong, pronounced "chee gong," is the self-care component of China's age-old health care system. The word Qigong means "cultivating energy."  Qigong is practiced for health maintenance, self-healing and increasing vitality. There are thousands of styles of Qigong practices including martial arts, medical, and religious/philosophy based forms. All styles have three things in common: physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Qigong methods are used to activate our body's innate self-healing energy.
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The Season of Autumn
The months of autumn (August 8 to November 6) correspond to the Metal phase and the Lung. In this season all things ripen. The weather cools; winds strengthen; and colors change.
Autumn
Autumn

"Go to bed early and rise with the rooster’s crow."
Huang Di Nei Jing

Moderate amounts of pungent foods like horseradish, garlic, onions, ginger, and mustard are beneficial to the lungs.

Now is the time to strengthen your qi to prepare for winter. Remember, meditation, tai chi, qigong, and yoga are always good choices for any season.