Category: Chinese Medicine Posts

Inner Circle Series: The Emotional Roots of Disease (Grief)

Chinese Medicine in all it's wholistic glory makes a fine point in assessment of disease and it's roots that are spread from material/physical symptomology to mental/emotional states as well as spiritual origins of disease; it even touches on the newly recognized field of epigenetics and inherited patterns of disease through our genetic lineages.

Posted on November 07 2023
Suzan's Recommended Reading List

From Meditation techniques to Health routines and Mindset to Fasting; Here are my all time favorite resources:

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Posted on October 24 2023
Welcome to the Inner Circle

If you found your way here, it was not by accident. This inaugural blog post is a starting point for both of us.

My name is Suzan Fleck and for almost 25 years, I have practiced Japanese/Chinese medicine, guiding people through life and health challenges with the tools of acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, meditation and mindfulness. My intention with this blog is to formalize the guidance, tools, resources and actions I have shared with my clients since 1998.

Posted on October 24 2023
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use various mind and body practices (such as acupuncture and tai chi) as well as herbal products to address health problems.

Posted on August 25 2020
Tai Chi Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Tai chi is a gentle way to reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

Posted on August 20 2020
Acupuncture Relieves Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Acupuncture has been used to treat seasonal allergies for centuries with great success. According to traditional medicine, treatment is directed toward clearing the nasal passages, supporting the immune system and strengthening the systems of the body to prevent allergic reactions from recurring.

Posted on August 11 2020
How Acupuncture Can Help Your Immune System

Medical reserach concluded Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, can be helpful for the immune system

Posted on May 05 2020
A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi

Research examining psychological and physiological benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi is growing rapidly. The many practices described as Qigong or Tai Chi have similar theoretical roots, proposed mechanisms of action and expected benefits. Research trials and reviews, however, treat them as separate targets of examination.

Posted on April 09 2020