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.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
How We Get Sick:
The Causes of Illness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 24, 2012 5:30-7pm
With Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
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 the class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will cover the 3 causes of illness:
1. Internal Causes (emotions)
2. External Causes (climate factors)
3. Other Causes (everything else, including 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.
The Causes of Illness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 24, 2012 5:30-7pm
With Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
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 the class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will cover the 3 causes of illness:
1. Internal Causes (emotions)
2. External Causes (climate factors)
3. Other Causes (everything else, including 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.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sex, Vitality, and the Role of the Kidneys
Sex, Vitality, & the Role of the Kidneys
January 18, 2012
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
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 govern growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress.
In January’s class, we will talk about how acupuncture, diet, and the use of certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address these basic aspects of health that the kidneys regulate:
- Growth & Development of the Mind & Body
- Energy, Warmth, & Sexual Vitality
- Urinary & Reproductive Health
At the end of the class, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
January 18, 2012
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
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 govern growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress.
In January’s class, we will talk about how acupuncture, diet, and the use of certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address these basic aspects of health that the kidneys regulate:
- Growth & Development of the Mind & Body
- Energy, Warmth, & Sexual Vitality
- Urinary & Reproductive Health
At the end of the class, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Listening to the Pulse
Class and Walking Tour
Wednesday, May 18, 5:30-7pm
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, reading the pulse is considered one of the "two pillars" of diagnosis (the other being tongue examination). Accurate pulse reading requires great energetic sensitivity -- a capacity to “listen” very deeply. It is an art as much as a science.
The pulse is read by palpating the radial artery--just above the crease of the wrist--in three positions and at three depths. Each position relates to a specific organ, and there are certain qualities of the pulse that are used to diagnose more general conditions in the body.
Mastering this skill does require a lot of time and some innate talent. However, in this month's class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will demonstrate how pulse-taking can be learned and used in a meaningful way without having to study for many years.
Wednesday, May 18, 5:30-7pm
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, reading the pulse is considered one of the "two pillars" of diagnosis (the other being tongue examination). Accurate pulse reading requires great energetic sensitivity -- a capacity to “listen” very deeply. It is an art as much as a science.
The pulse is read by palpating the radial artery--just above the crease of the wrist--in three positions and at three depths. Each position relates to a specific organ, and there are certain qualities of the pulse that are used to diagnose more general conditions in the body.
Mastering this skill does require a lot of time and some innate talent. However, in this month's class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will demonstrate how pulse-taking can be learned and used in a meaningful way without having to study for many years.
How Things Move: Natural rhythms in the body and nature
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 5:30-7pm
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
Everything in the phenomenal world has a distinct way it moves. The seasons, planets, and elements, as well as our own physical development and lifecycle are all in a constant state of change. By understanding variations and their observable patterns, we can learn to live in better harmony with them.
In this class, Amanda will explore the inherent movements at play in:
1. The channels, or meridians of the body
2. The five flavors: pungent (acrid), sweet, sour, bitter, and salty
3. The organs: lungs, stomach, spleen, liver, kidneys, and intestines
Come learn more about how to live in balance with the natural rhythms in your body and the natural world.
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
Everything in the phenomenal world has a distinct way it moves. The seasons, planets, and elements, as well as our own physical development and lifecycle are all in a constant state of change. By understanding variations and their observable patterns, we can learn to live in better harmony with them.
In this class, Amanda will explore the inherent movements at play in:
1. The channels, or meridians of the body
2. The five flavors: pungent (acrid), sweet, sour, bitter, and salty
3. The organs: lungs, stomach, spleen, liver, kidneys, and intestines
Come learn more about how to live in balance with the natural rhythms in your body and the natural world.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Keep Your Fingers On the Pulse: Chinese Medical Diagnostic Methods
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011, 5:30-7pm
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the basic methods for learning about a patient’s health are called the “Four Examinations.” These include inspection, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation.
1. Inspection involves looking at the patient’s body size and shape, the color of their skin, tongue, and general appearance.
2. Listening and smelling refer to observance of the patient’s voice, expressions, breath, and any noticeable sounds or smells.
3. Inquiry requires talking with the patient about their health history, current symptoms, and the development of their primary health concerns.
4. Palpation generally refers to pulse taking and palpation of relevant parts of the body.
In this class, Amanda will provide a detailed survey of how these examinations are carried out, and how the data obtained is correlated to make an accurate diagnosis.
We’ll take a brief tour through Greenstar at the end of the class to locate any supplements and foods that were mentioned.
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the basic methods for learning about a patient’s health are called the “Four Examinations.” These include inspection, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation.
1. Inspection involves looking at the patient’s body size and shape, the color of their skin, tongue, and general appearance.
2. Listening and smelling refer to observance of the patient’s voice, expressions, breath, and any noticeable sounds or smells.
3. Inquiry requires talking with the patient about their health history, current symptoms, and the development of their primary health concerns.
4. Palpation generally refers to pulse taking and palpation of relevant parts of the body.
In this class, Amanda will provide a detailed survey of how these examinations are carried out, and how the data obtained is correlated to make an accurate diagnosis.
We’ll take a brief tour through Greenstar at the end of the class to locate any supplements and foods that were mentioned.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Which Element Am I? Understanding Health and Personality Using the Five Element System
Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 5:30-7pm
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
Five Element Theory is a model used in Traditional Chinese medicine to classify the
inherent patterns of change that operate within all phenomena, both in the external world
and in our bodies. These five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are each
characterized by specific functions and movements. They are basic components of matter,
or building blocks of nature, as well as dynamic qualities that can transform into each other.
In this class, Amanda will survey the various qualities of each element—as they are
observed in the natural world, as well as how they’re experienced in the body—by
exploring these questions:
• What Are the Five Elements?
• Which Element Am I?
• How to Bring Balance to the Elements
Certain supplements and foods can be used to help bring the elements into proper balance.
Amanda will highlight these at the end of the class, followed by a brief tour through
Greenstar to locate the foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
Five Element Theory is a model used in Traditional Chinese medicine to classify the
inherent patterns of change that operate within all phenomena, both in the external world
and in our bodies. These five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are each
characterized by specific functions and movements. They are basic components of matter,
or building blocks of nature, as well as dynamic qualities that can transform into each other.
In this class, Amanda will survey the various qualities of each element—as they are
observed in the natural world, as well as how they’re experienced in the body—by
exploring these questions:
• What Are the Five Elements?
• Which Element Am I?
• How to Bring Balance to the Elements
Certain supplements and foods can be used to help bring the elements into proper balance.
Amanda will highlight these at the end of the class, followed by a brief tour through
Greenstar to locate the foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
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