Spring’s Emergence: Embracing the Wood Element and New Beginnings Spring arrives not with a single announcement, but with a thousand small declarations. A bud swells on a bare branch. A crocus pushes through cold soil. The light shifts, ever so slightly, and suddenly the world remembers how to grow. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring corresponds […]
Winter invites us inward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season corresponds to the Water element—a time of deep rest, reflection, and the quiet germination of seeds that will bloom in seasons to come. The Water element governs our kidneys and bladder, organs associated with our deepest reserves of energy, our willpower, and our capacity […]
Supporting Your Earth Element This Fall: An Acupuncture Perspective As autumn leaves begin their descent and the air carries a crisp new edge, Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds us that seasonal transitions affect more than just our wardrobes. According to Five Elements theory, each season corresponds to specific organ systems and emotional states in our bodies, […]
Embracing Summer’s Fire Energy: Acupuncture and Seasonal Eating for Optimal Health Summer has arrived with its vibrant energy, longer days, and abundant warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season is intimately connected to the Fire element, a time when our bodies and spirits naturally align with expansion, joy, and heightened activity. Understanding how to […]
Hi! I’m Dr. Scott Mist, and welcome to Cascade Mist Acupuncture. I want to tell you about myself and how I help people feel better with acupuncture. I first saw acupuncture almost 50 years ago during my martial arts training. Another student got hurt, and our teacher brought out some needles to help him. I […]
