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Seasons

The sages of Chinese antiquity stood facing South

3 November 2009 Character

Today, on a walk I was taught an important lesson by some late migrating geese. In the late summer and autumn, we get a whole lot of geese flying overhead in my neighborhood. We live pretty close to a couple of wildlife refuges, one being specifically devoted to waterfowl. In general, in Portland, the autumn [...]

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An autumnal blog posting schedule

7 August 2009 Blogging

Has anyone noticed how SLOW August can be?  The clinics in town seem to be reporting lower numbers than in July, and traditionally do around this time.  There is less traffic on the streets.  I get fewer and fewer emails as we progress deeper into August.  Forums and blog commenting is down.  Even Twitter is [...]

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Chinese astrological calendars – get yours today!

30 September 2008 Book Reviews

Hey everyone,
It’s been a funny beginning of the Autumn season and I’m doing my best to adapt to the shifting energy.  Good things are coming to Deepest Health soon, particularly if you’re a student or relatively new to Chinese medicine (you know, like me) but for now I just have a quick suggestion.
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Classical Chinese medical symbolism: Wood, Metal and Spring (part 2 of 2)

18 March 2008 Huangdi Neijing

Here is the continuation of Michael “Delli” Dell’orfano’s article on the symbolism of wood, metal and the spring season in Classical Chinese medical symbolism. Please feel free to leave any thoughts you have on this two-part article in the comments. Lively discussion is always appreciated! If you missed the first installment, read [...]

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Classical Chinese medical symbolism: Wood, Metal and Spring

17 March 2008 Seasons

Today I am featuring the first part of a two part guest post by my friend and colleague at NCNM, Michael “Delli” Dell’orfano. His article is a fine elaboration of the ideas I briefly presented in my post about Rest and Activity in the Year of Sagely Living. I will post the remainder of [...]

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