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.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Why Are We Always So Busy? How to Balance Yin and Yang
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:30-7pm
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
The philosophy of Yin and Yang is the foundation of Chinese Medicine, both in theory and application. Learning to mindfully apply these principles as we engage in every day life can help us to feel more healthy, energetic, and in harmony with our surroundings.
So many of us feel chronically busy—almost as though we just can’t stop. Why is it so hard to really relax? From the perspective of Chinese Medicine, in order to maintain stability in the outer world as well as in the body, there must be a healthy balance of both Yin and Yang activities. For many of us these days, the dynamic is clearly more heavily weighted toward an excess of Yang, or habitual activity, which over time can lead to a significant depletion of Yin.
This class will explore the following questions:
• What are Yin and Yang?
• How did things get so Yang?
• The Importance of Preserving Yin
• How to Cultivate our Yin
Certain supplements and foods can be used to help nourish the Yin aspect of the body. 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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Amanda Lewis is nationally board-certified and licensed in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Colorado and has seven years of experience in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in downtown Ithaca and at the Orthopedic Associates clinic in Binghamton.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
The philosophy of Yin and Yang is the foundation of Chinese Medicine, both in theory and application. Learning to mindfully apply these principles as we engage in every day life can help us to feel more healthy, energetic, and in harmony with our surroundings.
So many of us feel chronically busy—almost as though we just can’t stop. Why is it so hard to really relax? From the perspective of Chinese Medicine, in order to maintain stability in the outer world as well as in the body, there must be a healthy balance of both Yin and Yang activities. For many of us these days, the dynamic is clearly more heavily weighted toward an excess of Yang, or habitual activity, which over time can lead to a significant depletion of Yin.
This class will explore the following questions:
• What are Yin and Yang?
• How did things get so Yang?
• The Importance of Preserving Yin
• How to Cultivate our Yin
Certain supplements and foods can be used to help nourish the Yin aspect of the body. 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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Amanda Lewis is nationally board-certified and licensed in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Colorado and has seven years of experience in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in downtown Ithaca and at the Orthopedic Associates clinic in Binghamton.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958
Sunday, September 12, 2010
What is Chinese Medicine?
What is Chinese Medicine?
Rocky River, OH
Unitarian Church
September 12, 2010
Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that can be used to treat most any condition. In this forum discussion, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac. will present the basic medical philosophy of Chinese Medicine by introducing: fundamental theory, causes of illness, anatomy and the meridian system, and principles of treatment. The presentation will be followed by Q & A.
Rocky River, OH
Unitarian Church
September 12, 2010
Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that can be used to treat most any condition. In this forum discussion, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac. will present the basic medical philosophy of Chinese Medicine by introducing: fundamental theory, causes of illness, anatomy and the meridian system, and principles of treatment. The presentation will be followed by Q & A.
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