Adam Shapiro
L.Ac., MSTCM
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, massage, herbs, nutrition, qi gong) Expert
Adam Shapiro Quick Facts
Adam Shapiro is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and holds a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) from The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist and herbalist, Adam studied several ancient martial arts including Tai Ji, Bagua, Hsing-I, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, as well as healing arts known as Qi Gong. Adam's love for these Chinese internal arts paved the way for him to become a hands-on healer sharing the gifts he's gained from over a decade of dedicated study and practice.
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BIG BALLS + SMALL BRAIN = ???
Big Balls + Small Brains = Excellent conditions for… I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my way to becoming a surfer as I have the necessary ingredients… big balls and a small brain!
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Treatment of Common Cold and Seasonal Flu with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Did you know that the Common Cold and Flu is Chapter 1 in most Chinese Medical texts. In traditional China, it was the most common ailment and if not treated properly could easily become a serious problem. In Chinese Medicine we speak of two distinct types known as Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. Wind is what carries the exte al pathogen into the body via the nose and mouth or our pores when open. Wind-Cold most often leads to sinus congestion, headache, upper back/neck stiffness, aversion to cold and low energy -- typical symptoms of a catch-cold.
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More about Yin and Yang
Yin-Yang theory developed many thousands of years ago in China and has been a mainstay of Chinese thought and culture ever since. In a nutshell, Yin-Yang represents the duality of all things in the natural world. The theory can be used to describe and philosophize on everything since the Big Bang. To clarify further, there are 5 basic tenets to Yin-Yang theory:
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The Four Postural Must-Dos
In the practice of Qi Gong, an ancient method of health cultivation from China, you will often hear something similar to the following statement: The body is like a vase that holds water to nourish the flower. If the vase is tipped over or broken, water will leak and the flower will wither. Here, water represents the internal organs and physiology, while the flower symbolizes the Spirit.
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it's not what you do, it's how you do it!