The Art of Pulse Taking

Why Do they Want To Feel My Pulse?

There are 12 pulse positions on each wrist that your TCM practitioner will palpate. Each position corresponds to to a specific meridian and organ system. Your practitioner will be looking for 27 individual qualities that reflect Qi flow in the organs and meridians. Pulse taking is arguably the primary diagnostic method used in TCM. 

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  • Celebrate Chinese New Year

    Visalia's 9th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration

    Those born under the Year of the Dragon are creative and energetic; their colorful flowing movement reflects their free spirit. The dragon's size and power represent its fearless approac to life, its willingness to face and conquer challenges. 2012 (Chinese calendar - year 4710). Previous years for being born under the sign of the dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 .Watch the Lion Dance performed by Dutch Jenkins from Chan Family Choy Lee Fut in Fresno. Join us for food and fun in celebrating the main themes of Chinese New Year; Prosperity, Happiness Fortune & Luck!

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    This herbal tea is taken to build resistance and stamina. It helps strengthen the immune system to fight diseases. It is also recommended for weak or compromised individuals to enhance recovery. Buy some at the Jade Garden Pharmacy to help stay healthy this winter.

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    This nightmare came to life for me a couple years ago when I lived in a college dorm. As I got ready for the day one morning, I noticed small red spots in various places on my abdomen. At first, I thought I might be allergic to my new clothes. After a week or so, I noticed that the spots would itch and appeared redder in the morning and then subsided throughout the day. After some research, and knowing my sleeping habit of sleeping on my stomach, I concluded that I had bedbugs.

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    Who: Center for Integrated Medicine's Public Awareness Series Presents and Introduction To Tai Chi Easy™.
    What: Introduction to Tai Chi Easy™ a simplified easy to learn system of body movements based on the art of Tai Chi. Cultivate your Qi for mind and spirit, good health and longevity
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    Cost: $5 (pay at time of event or at Visalia/Hanford Clinic)
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  • Reform Threatens Alternative Medicine

     Although this article is over a year old and Obamacare has long since passed, we believe that this article is still relevent to the continuing saga of healthcare reform in the United States. In the coming months and depending on certain political outcomes in the next presidential election, Obamacare may once again be subject to changes and or complete nullification. We encourage you to read this article to help you better understand the ramifications that Obamacare poses to complementary and alternative medicine. Your health and pocketbook depends on a thorough understanding of this issue. Thank you, F. E. Robbins, L.Ac., MSTCM, CEO Center for Integrated Medicine.  

    Click here to find out what the impending healthcare legislation will do to affect holistic and natural medicine. The articles goes into depth on what choices you will be limited to when choosing your care under the new legislation and bureaucracy.

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