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Halcyon Acupuncture, Omokoroa, 18 The Esplanade, Omokoroa (2025)

27/08/2025

Dear community,

Drop by Omokoroa Market this Saturday and treat yourself to some acupuncture!
Halcyon Acupuncture will be there to provide on-site acupuncture for aches and pains. If you have any aches and pains or know of anyone who does, please feel free to stop by my table at the market. There is no need to remove any clothing. I will perform acupuncture on the hands and/or legs, or any other easily accessible areas. The session is FREE or you may koha if it helps.🥰🙂
Please feel free to drop by and say "Hi" and discuss any questions regarding holistic acupuncture.😀

See you Saturday!🌞

26/06/2025

Dear community,
Hope everyone is nice and warm in this cold weather.
It's time for our Omokoroa Market this Saturday! 😄
Halcyon Acupuncture, Omokoroa, will be at the market to greet everyone and provide on-site acupuncture for aches and pains. If you have any aches and pains or know of anyone who does, please feel free to stop by my table at the market. There is no need to remove any clothing. I will perform acupuncture on the hands and/or legs, or any other easily accessible areas. The session is FREE or you may koha if it helps.🥰🙂
Please feel free to drop by and say "Hi" and discuss any questions regarding holistic acupuncture or the weather (as it may also affect your constitution).😀
See you Saturday!🌞

25/03/2025

I'll be there, too. See you at the pavilion!🤗❤️

23/10/2024

𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓷 - 23𝓻𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓞𝓬𝓽𝓸𝓫𝓮𝓻, 2024

This week, we begin the last Solar term of Spring, Grain rain. The term is named based on a traditional story. Thousands of years ago, a person named Cangjie was believed to have created the first ancient Chinese characters. In response to Cangjie's contribution, the heavens wept in joy and provided the much-needed rain for the grains to grow in Spring. Therefore, the term was named "Grain rain" to indicate the importance of rain during this time.
During this term, we will notice further rises in temperature due to the sun's shift towards the Southern hemisphere. Nevertheless, there may still be some cool days before the weather really warms up, so don't pack up those coats just yet!
Traditionally, Grain rain is suitable for tea-picking, as the tender shoots of the tea trees would have developed enough growth and flavour around this term. Like the previous term, this is a wonderful time to be outdoors. So, be active and enjoy the lovely Spring days.

The associated meridian for Grain rain is the Gall Bladder (GB) meridian, which was discussed before. The tapping of the GB meridian is an exercise that can be continued throughout this term. As the GB meridian is closely associated with the Liver meridian, points along the Liver can also be stimulated.
Furthermore, the time for GB is from 23:00 to 1:00. This is the time for the body to rest and nourish the GB, so that it will function normally and produce bile.

Diet:
* Incorporate Spring vegetables as they become available, as they benefit both the Liver and the Gall Bladder. For example, asparagus, sprouts, toon and spinach.
* Slightly aromatic foods help with the expansion of the Qi. For example, ginger, coriander, spring onions and so on.
* Avoid overly spicy and greasy foods to lessen the strain on the digestive system.
* Nourish the digestive system with black beans, seaweeds, and Chinese yam.
* Warm foods and drinks are still recommended, as the consumption of warm foods helps to conserve energy in the body.

Activities:
* Stimulate the GB meridian by gently tapping with a closed fist daily.
* Adjust the daily pattern to follow the lengthening of the days. One can rest a bit later than before and wake up earlier now that the days are warmer and longer. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be asleep by 23:00 to nourish the GB.
* Gentle stretching exercises are recommended, as they help to improve the flow of Qi around the body.
* Endeavour to maintain emotional balance, be more positive and prevent extreme emotions such as rage or depression.

Moxibustion or massage points:
Here are some points to maintain the GB meridian. The points used in the previous term can still be used as the Liver and GB are closely associated.
Points: GB21, GB34, LV3, SP9, ST36

12/10/2024

𝓟𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 - 8𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓞𝓬𝓽𝓸𝓫𝓮𝓻 12, 2024

This week we move into the solar term known as Pure Brightness, or sometimes Clear and Bright, which is the second to last term of Spring. Around this time, the new growth of Spring, the weather and the sky are often new, clear and bright, thus the name of the term. The day of Pure Brightness is a special day in ancient China. It is a bit similar in spirit to All Soul's Day, when one commemorates the dearly departed. Since the weather is usually quite pleasant for outdoor activities at this time, the ancient people would visit the burial grounds of the departed, to clean up, pray and provide food offerings. Furthermore, people would participate in numerous outdoor activities such as picnics, hiking, planting trees, flying kites, playing footballs, eating special desserts made from spring vegetables, and many more. Historically, this is a great time to be active and outdoors. Nevertheless, keep in mind that this is still the windy season and remember to bring a coat!

In this term, the associated organ shifts from the Liver to the Gall Bladder (GB) meridian. These two meridians are closely related and often discussed together. Foods beneficial to the Liver are beneficial for the GB as well and issues with one meridian can often affect the other.
The GB meridian is predominantly on the lateral aspect of the body, passing over the ear, the occiput and down the neck. It then continues at the back of the shoulder, down the flank of the body, the lateral side of the thigh and leg and finally ends at the lateral aspect of the 4th toe (see Fig. 1). As such, the GB meridian is often addressed for issues concerning the lateral aspect of the body. For example, issues with the ears, occiput, neck and shoulders, and sciatica affecting the lateral aspect of the thigh and leg. A common exercise to unblock the GB meridian is to use your fist and tap along the GB meridian to stimulate the meridian. This exercise can promote the formation of bile, benefit circulation, improve metabolism and detox the body (𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮).

Diet:
* Incorporate more seasonal fruits and green vegetables as they become available. Green vegetables are often beneficial for the Liver and the Gall Bladder.
* Slightly pungent foods are still on the menu, as they will help to expand the Qi further For example, coriander, ginger, toon, goji berry, etc.
* Avoid very spicy and greasy foods to lessen the strain on the digestive system.
* Warm foods are still preferred over cold foods, as the temperatures are still lower and fluctuating. The consumption of warm foods helps to conserve energy in the body.

Activities:
* Stimulate the GB meridian by gently tapping with a closed fist daily.
* Adjust the daily pattern to follow the lengthening of the days. One can rest a bit later than before and wake up earlier now that the days are warmer and longer.
* Gentle stretching exercises are recommended, as they help to improve the flow of Qi around the body.
* Endeavour to maintain emotional balance, be more positive and prevent extreme emotions such as rage or depression.

Moxibustion or massage points:
Here are some points to maintain the GB meridian. The points used in the previous term can still be used as the Liver and GB are closely associated.
Points: GB20, GB21, GB34, LV3, LI4, ST36

References:
Liu, Z., & Liu, L. (2009). Essentials of Chinese Medicine. In Essentials of Chinese Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-590-1
Shi, J., & Chen, G. (2017). From solar terms to medical terms (Part II): Some implications for traditional Chinese Medicine.
李子祥. (2023). Relationship between the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Zang-Fu Organs. Traditional Chinese Medicine, 12(05), 977–982. https://doi.org/10.12677/tcm.2023.125146
Deadman, P., Al-Khafaji, M., & Baker, K. (2001). A Manual of Acupuncture (1st ed.). Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications.
WHO. (2009). WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/353407/9789290613831-eng.pdf?sequence=1

23/09/2024

𝓢𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓔𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓸𝔁 - 23𝓻𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓮𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻, 2024

Spring equinox is the fourth Solar term of the year and the middle of Spring in the ancient calendar. On this day, the sun's rays line up with the equator, rendering the lengths of the day and night equal. After the Spring equinox, the days become longer than the nights. As a result, the Southern hemisphere receives more energy from the sun and our surroundings warm up even more. Despite the warming up, the temperatures still fluctuate, and it is still advisable to stay warm. With the increased sunlight and temperature, we can start to participate in more intensive exercises, even sweat a bit to promote circulation.
In traditional medicine concepts, there is a prevailing, influential evil that is likely to be the cause of issues for each season. For Spring, the evil is Wind (Dashtdar et al., 2016). This is due to the prevalence of winds in Spring, as well as its impact on our constitution. According to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), in The Bay of Plenty, the proportion of strong winds (mean speed of at least 31 km/hr) is highest in Spring, as shown in Fig. 1 (Chappell, 2013). So be prepared for the windy season and keep your hats on!

As the ground warms up, many plants sprout tender leaves/shoots (as are my asparagus). Traditionally, this is a very good time to forage for tasty wild vegetables. A popular spring vegetable is the tender shoots of the toon tree (Toona sinensis). Remember to prepare the toon shoots by blanching them first.
In some regions where water buffaloes were used in the fields, farmers would reward the buffaloes with rice cakes or other treats, since they will start another year of hard work. Offerings are also gifted to the birds, in the hope that they will not eat too much of the planted seeds.

Spring equinox is still associated with the Liver (please refer to the previous solar term for more description). Another good exercise for Spring is to brush the hair (or massage the scalp) 100 times daily to stimulate the scalp and facilitate the expansion of the energy (or Yang Qi) as we approach the warmer seasons.

Diet:
* Incorporate more green vegetables as they become increasingly available. Green vegetables are often beneficial for the Liver, too.
* Slightly pungent foods are still on the menu, as they will help to expand the Qi further For example, garlic, coriander, ginger, toon, goji berry, etc.
* Choose foods that are slightly sweet to help reinforce the Spleen and Stomach, which are likely to be harassed by an overactive Liver. For example, glutinous rice, black rice, oats, pumpkins, walnuts, etc.
* Warm foods are still preferred over cold foods, as the temperatures are still lower and fluctuating. The consumption of warm foods helps to conserve energy in the body.

Activities:
* Brush the hair (or massage the scalp) 100 times daily.
* Adjust the daily pattern to follow the lengthening of the days. One can rest a bit later than before and wake up earlier now that the days are warmer and longer.
* Gentle stretching exercises are recommended, as they help to improve the flow of Qi around the body.
* Endeavour to maintain emotional balance, be more positive and prevent extreme emotions such as rage or depression.

Moxibustion or massage points:
Here are some points to balance the body and pacify the Liver for this term. One may also massage the Liver meridian (refer to the previous solar term - The awakening of insects ) to regulate Liver Qi along the meridian.
Points: LV3, LI4, KD1, LU7, GB20

References:
Dashtdar, M., Dashtdar, M. R., Dashtdar, B., Kardi, K., & Shirazi, M. K. (2016). The concept of wind in traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 19(4), 293–302. https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2016.19.030
Chappell, P. R. (2013). The Climate and Weather of Bay of Plenty (3rd ed.).
Liu, Z., & Liu, L. (2009). Essentials of Chinese Medicine. In Essentials of Chinese Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-590-1
Shi, J., & Chen, G. (2017). From solar terms to medical terms (Part II): Some implications for traditional Chinese Medicine.
李子祥. (2023). Relationship between the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Zang-Fu Organs. Traditional Chinese Medicine, 12(05), 977–982. https://doi.org/10.12677/tcm.2023.125146
Deadman, P., Al-Khafaji, M., & Baker, K. (2001). A Manual of Acupuncture (1st ed.). Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications.
WHO. (2009). WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/353407/9789290613831-eng.pdf?sequence=1

12/09/2024

Lovely and useful flowers 😊💐❤️, great information from Prepper Kiwi .

07/09/2024

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓯 𝓲𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓼 - 7𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓮𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻, 2024

This week we move into the third solar term of the year, The awakening of insects. The original meaning of this term encompasses more than just the insects; it implies the awakening of previously dormant or hibernating animals. As the weather warms up during this term, you may notice increased activities of birds, insects, rodents, spiders, and other little critters around us. For example, the monarch butterflies become more active from September and in certain parts of NZ the godwits have already begun to arrive. The awakening of insects is a significant term for agriculture, as it indicates the beginning of continuous agricultural activities for the year. The fields need to be prepared and fertilized for new crops. Additionally, The awakening of insects is noted for the blossoming of peach and plum trees. It is interesting to note that the solar terms are not just named after the weather patterns but may also include plant and animal phenomena, as we will see more of them later.
The rising temperatures may invigorate the growth of fungi, bacteria, and other organisms that negatively impact our health. Therefore, watch out for infectious diseases that are transmitted through pathogens. Allergic conditions may also be aggravated as the amount of pollen is still increasing.

The awakening of insects is associated with the Liver meridian. The Liver meridian starts from the lateral aspect of the big toe, traverses through the medial aspect of the leg, encircling the ge****ls, and ascends along the costal and hypochondriac regions (Refer to Fig. 1). In TCM, functions of the Liver include storing the blood and maintaining the free flow of Qi. The Liver is also highly associated with emotions, sinews, eyes and nails. It is also relevant to conditions such as anxiety, depression, IBS, reproductive issues and more. It is advisable to soothe the liver and regulate qi during this term through exercises and diet. If the Liver is too active, one is more likely to experience mood swings. Additionally, an overactive Liver is likely to harass other organs and impede their functions.

Diet:
* Slightly pungent foods are still on the menu, as they will help to expand the Qi further For example, garlic, coriander, ginger, etc.
* Avoid very spicy or overly sour foods and choose foods that are slightly sweet to help reinforce the Spleen and Stomach, which are likely to be harassed by an overactive Liver. For example, glutinous rice, black rice, oats, pumpkins, walnuts, etc.
* Warm foods are still preferred over cold foods, as the temperatures are still lower and fluctuating. The consumption of warm foods helps to conserve energy in the body.
* Incorporate more green vegetables as they become increasingly available.

Activities:
* Adjust the daily pattern to follow the lengthening of the days. One can rest a bit later than before and wake up earlier now that the days are warmer and longer.
* Gentle stretching exercises are recommended, as they help to improve the flow of Qi around the body.
* Endeavour to maintain emotional balance, be more positive and prevent extreme emotions such as rage or depression.
* Pay attention to breathing and use slow, abdominal breathing. Inhale when stretching out and exhale when relaxing.

Moxibustion or massage points:
Here are some points to pacify the Liver and reinforce other meridians. One may also massage the Liver meridian as shown in Fig. 1 to regulate Liver Qi along the meridian.
Points: LV1, 2, 3, 5, SP6, ST36, LU7

References:
DigitalNZ. (2024). A DigitalNZ story by: Zokoroa - A story about the life cycle of monarch butterflies and their conservation in NZ. https://digitalnz.org/stories/5cb1141f8d2a4e3044e43631
Liu, Z., & Liu, L. (2009). Essentials of Chinese Medicine. In Essentials of Chinese Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-590-1
Shi, J., & Chen, G. (2017). From solar terms to medical terms (Part II): Some implications for traditional Chinese Medicine.
李子祥. (2023). Relationship between the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Zang-Fu Organs. Traditional Chinese Medicine, 12(05), 977–982. https://doi.org/10.12677/tcm.2023.125146
Deadman, P., Al-Khafaji, M., & Baker, K. (2001). A Manual of Acupuncture (1st ed.). Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications.
WHO. (2009). WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/353407/9789290613831-eng.pdf?sequence=1

25/08/2024

𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝔀𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻 - 22𝓷𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓐𝓾𝓰𝓾𝓼𝓽, 2024

Rain water is the second solar term of Spring. During this period, the humidity and precipitation continue to be relatively high and the temperature continues to rise. The feeling of Spring is even more tangible during this term, as the ground warms up and more flowers begin to bloom. The weather pattern is similar to the last term, Beginning of Spring. Therefore, the suggestions from the last term can be applied as well. Keep in mind while the temperature has increased, the fluctuations are still quite large. So don't forget to bring a coat when you go out!
Additionally, the increasing pollen count is also worth noting during this term. People with allergic reactions will want to be prepared for the upcoming allergy season.

Rain water is still associated with the Triple Burner or 𝒮𝒶𝓃𝒿𝒾𝒶𝑜 meridian, which controls the Qi and fluid's transformation and movements within the body. The diet and activity recommendations from the previous solar term can still be referred to. Nevertheless, as the weather warms up, we are likely to become more active, thus we may need to consume foods in more quantity and nutrition.

Diet:
* Slightly pungent foods are recommended, as they may help the Qi to flow and expand. For example, garlic chives, ginger, leaf mustard, onion, fennel, leek, etc.
* Select foods that can be easily absorbed to maintain Sanjiao and the digestive system. For example, rice, oats, pumpkins, carrots, eggs, fish, beans, honey, etc.
* Avoid consuming excessive cold, greasy, overly spicy or stimulating foods.

Activities:
* Include stretching into the exercises. It is good to stretch out a bit after being dormant for the Winter.
* Pay attention to breathing and use slow, abdominal breathing. Inhale when stretching out and exhale when relaxing.
* Start waking up earlier to enjoy the lengthening of days.
* Avoid sweating too much to prevent losing Yang Qi.

Moxibustion or massage points:
The focus is still on the Triple Burner meridian in this term. However, I have included additional points to help with the Lung meridian. The points introduced in the previous term may still be used for maintenance.
Points: SJ3, LV3, LU7, 10, SP6, ST36

18/08/2024

Here is another wonderful video from Prepper Kiwi. 👏👍❤️ The plants are clearly visible in the video. These plants can be easily found around us.

My chickens are enjoying the variety of weeds in the garden. 🤣

17/08/2024

Now is a good time to learn about the wonderful and useful plants around us. 🌱🎋🌳🌸🌼 We are very fortunate to be in a place with plenty of interesting plants.
I have recently discovered Prepper Kiwi where Carolyn generously shared her knowledge of plants. Highly recommended. 👍❤️

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