How We Get Sick: The Causes of Illness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Thursday December 5, 2013 

Greenstar Co-op, Ithaca NY

5-6:30pm

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes balance as the key to good health. For example, it’s important to have balance between rest and activity, a balanced diet, and balance in temperature. Extremes in any aspect of life can become a cause of disease over time. Balance is relative to the individual; what is too much for one person may not be enough for another.

To determine a treatment plan in TCM, we look for what are called “Patterns of Disharmony.” To restore harmony, it’s essential to understand the primary cause of the imbalance.

In this class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will cover the 3 primary causes of illness:

1.     Internal Causes (Emotions)

2.     External Causes (Climate factors)

3.     Other Causes (Diet, sleep, trauma, etc)

At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.

Awakening the Radiance of the Divine Feminine

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Awakening the Radiance of the Divine Feminine

Using Principles of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, October 16th

5:30-7pm Greenstar

 Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine teach that everyone has a unique “personal constitution” characterized by specific physical and mental traits. We can experience greater ease in our lives by working with our constitution while living in harmony with the greater rhythms of daily, monthly, yearly, and life cycles.

    In this class we’ll discuss ways of understanding and balancing the changes that happen during the stages of a woman’s life, including puberty, menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and aging gracefully.

    Learn practical tips to move more smoothly through life’s transitions using rejuvenation techniques, such as healthy food, herbal tonics, acupuncture, and meditation.

    By working with some of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can deepen our self-awareness, strengthen our intuition, and harness our inner radiance to become more empowered healers of our bodies and the world.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Basics

Tuesday May 28th, 2013 6:15-7:30pm
Fresh Start Market 2 Cushman Blvd, Chenango Bridge, NY

Wednesday June 19th, 2013 6-7:30pm
Town Hall 15 N. Main St, Bainbridge, NY

In these free classes, licensed acupuncturist Amanda Lewis will explain how Chinese medicine works and what kinds of conditions it can treat. Come learn more about how Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition can help improve the quality of your health and lead to greater happiness!

Food Combining: The Foundation for Healthy Digestion

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:30-7pm
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
Greenstar

Properly combining foods is essential for us to fully assimilate all the nutrients available in what we eat. In this class, we’ll cover these key points of food combining:

1. Food groups that combine well
2. Food combinations best to avoid
3. Ideal sequencing of foods eaten in a single meal

We’ll also talk about specific dietary plans to meet the needs of individual body types and health conditions, paying particular attention to ailments commonly diagnosed as “Food Allergies.” These commonly manifest as:

1. Skin complaints
2. Breathing difficulties
3. Digestive disturbances
4. Fatigue/
5. Headaches
6. Depression

Finally, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods mentioned in the class, as well as supplements that can encourage the body toward more optimal digestive processes

Entering the Heart of the Patient: Pulse, Tongue, and Face Diagnosis

Greenstar, Ithaca NY
April 24, 2013, 5:30-7pm

In this class, licensed acupuncturist Amanda Lewis will discuss the basic theory and techniques of clinical examination used in both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In both of these ancient, time-tested healing traditions, (1) pulse diagnosis as well as (2) tongue and (3) face examination are the primary methods used to assess a patient’s current state of health. The pulse, tongue, and face communicate vital information about the organs, channels, and health of the entire body and mind. This class will cover the essential points of these techniques, which you can use to improve your own health.

Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients in Ithaca, Binghamton, and Bainbridge, NY.

To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.

To register for this free class, call Greenstar at (607) 273-9392.

Relish the Taste! The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body

Relish the Taste!
The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body

Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
March 20, 2013, 5:30-7pm


The moment anything touches the tongue, the first experience is “taste.” Every substance—whether it’s a food, medicine, or herb—is composed of a unique combination of the Five Elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), and this blend is what determines the resulting flavor.

Both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine distinguish six flavors: (1) sweet, (2) sour, (3) salty, (4) pungent, (5) bitter, and (6) astringent. In this class and walking tour, Amanda Lewis will discuss the distinct way each flavor affects the body and the mind. The class will also include a special tasting of each of these flavors, so that everyone can directly experience and compare their effects!

At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.

Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.

Sex, Vitality, & the Role of the Kidneys

Sex, Vitality, & the Role of the Kidneys
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
February 20, 2013, 5:30 - 7 pm

In Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are considered the foundation of the body, the root of all yin and yang aspects. How vibrant we feel has a lot to do with the strength of our kidneys, as they regulate growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress. In this class, we will discuss how acupuncture, diet, and certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address the following life processes that the kidneys govern: Energy, Warmth, and Sexual Vitality; Growth and Development of the Mind and Body; and Urinary and Reproductive Health.

At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.

Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.

Getting to the Source of Pain: Diagnosing and Treating the Root Cause

Getting to the Source of Pain: Diagnosing and Treating the Root Cause
Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:30 – 7 PM

In this class, Amanda Lewis, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, will cover the basic methods of successfully diagnosing and treating pain according to Chinese Medicine. She will address 1) determining the cause of pain, 2) establishing the pattern and 3) treating pain according to the pattern.

Amanda will provide an explanation of the various causes of pain, as well as discuss specific treatment methods that include the use of acupuncture, foods, and herbal remedies. This class will also include a special demonstration of acupuncture and related therapies, such as cupping and moxibustion.

At the end of the class, there will be a tour through Greenstar, highlighting some of the foods and supplements mentioned in the class.

Amanda Lewis is nationally board-certified and licensed in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, completed a year of advanced training in China, and has 9 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

She currently sees patients at the PADMA Ctr for Natural Therapies in downtown Ithaca, at 1121 Upper Front St. in Binghamton, and 4 Kirby St. in Bainbridge, NY. To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958. This class is free and open to the public, and is held in the meeting room at GreenStar Cooperative Market’s West-End Store, 701 W. Buffalo St. Registration is required. To register, sign up at GreenStar's Customer Service Desk or call 273-9392.