The Phases of the Menstrual Cycle According to Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:30-7pm Greenstar’s Meeting Room Amanda Lewis, L.Ac In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the average 28-day menstrual cycle is divided into four periods that are distinguished by the particular stage of blood as it builds and courses through the body. These periods are marked by hormone fluctuations, body temperature changes, and varied associated […]

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. […]

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, […]

Seeing Eye-To-Eye: Maintaining Healthy Vision

Seeing Eye-To-Eye: Maintaining Healthy Vision March 17th, 2010 Greenstar In this class, we will be talking about eye health and vision according to the Chinese medical view. We’ll look at what factors are involved in achieving optimal vision, as well as specifically address the cause, diagnosis, and treatment methods for these particular conditions: dry eyes, […]

How Things Move: Natural Rhythms in the Body and Nature

Thursday, May 12, 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 […]

Introduction to Chinese Medicine

Class 1: Basic Medical Theory, Tuesday January 12th, 2010 Class 2: The Five Elements, Tuesday January 19th, 2010 Class 3: The Meridian System, Tuesday January 26th, 2010 Class 4: Diagnosis & Treatment, Tuesday February 2nd, 2010 5:30-7:00 pm Orthopedics Associates Library (2nd floor) 65 Pennsylvania Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903 This series will offer a brief […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Thursday October 24, 2013 Greenstar Co-op, Ithaca NY 5-6:30pm   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 […]