Harmony TCM Newsletter: June 2010
Welcome to the June 2010 Newsletter for Harmony TCM / Gerry Harrington L.Ac..
In this newsletter you will find:
- Summer office hours
- Watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit
- Like massage? Try Tui-Na!
- In the News
Summer Office Hours:
The Yoga Room. 38-01 35th Ave, 2nd Fl, Astoria, NY 11101 (718) 274-0255
- Wednesday 11am-8pm
- Thursday 4pm-9pm
- Saturday 2pm-6pm
Watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit:
Watermelon, or Xi Gua in Chinese, is a great fruit to keep cool with this summer. Being both cold and sweet, watermelon provides a balancing comfort to summer's sweltering heat. According to the Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, watermelon "clears summerheat" to cool you down, "replenishes fluids" to prevent dehydration, and "promotes urination" to further clear heat from the body. Watermelon's diuretic effect is also helpful for relieving jaundice in patients with hepatitis. The peel of watermelon, "xi gua pi", can be applied directly to minor burns to cool the skin and promote healing. Watermelon is easily the best tasting Chinese "herb."
Want a massage? Try Tui Na! ("Twee Na")
What is Tui Na? Tui Na is style of bodywork that is based on Chinese medicine theory. Tui Na uses a variety of hand techniques to stimulate the body’s meridians, relax muscles and connective tissue, and restore the body’s alignment. Acupressure, the stimulation of acupuncture points without needles, is part of Tui Na. Herbal liniments and oils are often used to aid in healing. Tui na can be useful for orthopedic disorders, sports injuries and internal disease. It's also a great way for the needle phobic to experience Chinese medicine.
Book a 30-minute or 60-minute session of Tui Na today! (718) 274-0255
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