{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The Force Acupuncture - Deliver Life Force Through Chinese Medicine","home_page_url":"https://theforcespace.com","description":"The Force Acupuncture - Deliver Life Force Through Chinese Medicine","author":{"name":"The Force Acupuncture - Deliver Life Force Through Chinese Medicine"},"items":[{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/mulberry-trees-silkworms-living-tradition-of-chinese-medicine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/Screenshot%202026-05-21%20144620.png\"/><p>Few plants reveal the depth of Chinese medicine as completely as the mulberry tree. For thousands of years, mulberry and silkworm were inseparable, not just in silk production, but in how people ate, healed, and understo...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/mulberry-trees-silkworms-living-tradition-of-chinese-medicine","title":"Mulberry Trees & Silkworms : Living Tradition of Chinese Medicine","summary":"Few plants reveal the depth of Chinese medicine as completely as the mulberry tree. For thousands of years, mulberry and silkworm were inseparable, not just in silk production, but in how people ate, healed, and understo...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T17:31:45Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/belamcanda-chinensis-a-striking-medicinal-plant-in-tcm","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/w0xMoSWq5peq-Vxt9iX8skaq5ZuShSQ6vqFjkoPCARXyM.jpeg\"/><p>Among the many beautiful medicinal plants used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), She Gan (射干) is one that easily captures attention. With its vibrant orange flowers speckled with red markings and its unusual blackbe...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/belamcanda-chinensis-a-striking-medicinal-plant-in-tcm","title":"Belamcanda chinensis: A Striking Medicinal Plant in TCM","summary":"Among the many beautiful medicinal plants used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), She Gan (射干) is one that easily captures attention. With its vibrant orange flowers speckled with red markings and its unusual blackbe...","date_modified":"2026-05-15T17:20:22Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/isatis-indigotica-a-medicinal-plant-for-the-modern-garden","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/yellow-blossoms-dyer-s-woad-plant-dyeing-blue.webp\"/><p>Among the many medicinal herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) holds a special place in both classical herbal practice and everyday family wellness traditions in China. Known botanically as ...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/isatis-indigotica-a-medicinal-plant-for-the-modern-garden","title":"Isatis indigotica: A Medicinal Plant for the Modern Garden","summary":"Among the many medicinal herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) holds a special place in both classical herbal practice and everyday family wellness traditions in China. Known botanically as ...","date_modified":"2026-05-15T17:12:17Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/li-dong-%E2%80%94-the-beginning-of-winter-the-art-of-preservation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/jpeg.jpeg\"/><p>“In the three months of winter, this is the period of closure and storage.\nWater freezes, the earth cracks, and one should not disturb the yang energy.”  — Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon)</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/li-dong-%E2%80%94-the-beginning-of-winter-the-art-of-preservation","title":"Li Dong — The Beginning of Winter: The Art of Preservation","summary":"“In the three months of winter, this is the period of closure and storage.\nWater freezes, the earth cracks, and one should not disturb the yang energy.”  — Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon)","date_modified":"2025-11-09T12:19:06Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/the-season-of-fruits-%E2%80%94-and-the-story-of-the-ginkgo-nut","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/papier-peint-ginkgo-feuilles-de-ginkgo-stylis.webp\"/><p>It’s the season of fruits again. One day, one of my regular patients sent me a photo of ginkgo fruits her friend had picked in her neighborhood — because we had talked about ginkgo trees before. Even through the image, I...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/the-season-of-fruits-%E2%80%94-and-the-story-of-the-ginkgo-nut","title":"The Season of Fruits — and the Story of the Ginkgo Nut","summary":"It’s the season of fruits again. One day, one of my regular patients sent me a photo of ginkgo fruits her friend had picked in her neighborhood — because we had talked about ginkgo trees before. Even through the image, I...","date_modified":"2025-10-23T17:20:48Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/treating-children-with-asd-in-the-us","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/pexels-tara-winstead-8386122.jpg\"/><p>A collaborative work between Tian Shou Da and The Force Acupuncture</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/treating-children-with-asd-in-the-us","title":"Treating children with ASD in the U.S.","summary":"A collaborative work between Tian Shou Da and The Force Acupuncture","date_modified":"2024-09-05T18:16:07Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/unlocking-potential-a-mothers-experience-with-tsds-approach","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5lxwyEj\"/><p>Unlocking Potential: A Mother's Experience with Tianshouda's Holistic Approach</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/unlocking-potential-a-mothers-experience-with-tsds-approach","title":"Unlocking Potential: A Mother's Experience with TSD's Approach","summary":"Unlocking Potential: A Mother's Experience with Tianshouda's Holistic Approach","date_modified":"2024-06-20T01:58:45Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/understanding-and-managing-pain-from-a-tcm-perspective","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/1841485.jpg\"/><p>(This interview was published at WTHN.com)</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/understanding-and-managing-pain-from-a-tcm-perspective","title":"Understanding and Managing Pain From A TCM Perspective","summary":"(This interview was published at WTHN.com)","date_modified":"2023-12-29T01:12:20Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/virtual-tcm-session-is-possible","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/2390\"/><p>Although it may be difficult to believe, it is indeed possible for TCM/acupuncture treatments to be conducted virtually. This is because acupuncture is based on energy manipulation and the intentions of both the patient ...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/virtual-tcm-session-is-possible","title":"Virtual TCM session is possible","summary":"Although it may be difficult to believe, it is indeed possible for TCM/acupuncture treatments to be conducted virtually. This is because acupuncture is based on energy manipulation and the intentions of both the patient ...","date_modified":"2023-09-20T02:22:08Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/autumn-health-tips-for-women-keeping-warm-in-the-cool-breeze","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/footbath.png\"/><p>As the autumn breeze starts to blow, you'll feel a slight chill in the early morning. As the saying goes, \"Bundle up in spring and endure the cold in autumn.\" However, for women, especially in areas like the navel, lower...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/autumn-health-tips-for-women-keeping-warm-in-the-cool-breeze","title":"Autumn Health Tips for Women: Keeping Warm in the Cool Breeze","summary":"As the autumn breeze starts to blow, you'll feel a slight chill in the early morning. As the saying goes, \"Bundle up in spring and endure the cold in autumn.\" However, for women, especially in areas like the navel, lower...","date_modified":"2023-09-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/king-of-fruits-in-the-fall-pear","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/640%20(4).jpg\"/><p>There are many fruits available in the market during autumn, and in terms of health benefits, autumn pears undoubtedly take a prominent place. There's a saying in folklore that goes, \"One lychee equals three fires, eatin...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/king-of-fruits-in-the-fall-pear","title":"King of fruits in the fall: Pear","summary":"There are many fruits available in the market during autumn, and in terms of health benefits, autumn pears undoubtedly take a prominent place. There's a saying in folklore that goes, \"One lychee equals three fires, eatin...","date_modified":"2023-09-01T02:25:18Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/why-should-we-avoid-consuming-cold-beverages-in-the-summer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/istockphoto-802667464-612x612.jpg\"/><p>You may have never experienced the touch of winter well water, which is lukewarm. However, the water in the well during summer is icy cold. This is because, in the summer, the Earth's energy (Qi) is going outward, while ...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/why-should-we-avoid-consuming-cold-beverages-in-the-summer","title":"Why should we avoid consuming cold beverages in the summer?","summary":"You may have never experienced the touch of winter well water, which is lukewarm. However, the water in the well during summer is icy cold. This is because, in the summer, the Earth's energy (Qi) is going outward, while ...","date_modified":"2023-07-22T03:17:44Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/fragrance-wearing-therapy---an-external-treatment-method-in-tcm","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/blob-563e968.png\"/><p>Wearing a fragrant sachet is one of the traditional customs during the Dragon Boat Festival aka Duan Wu (a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan and promote health and ward off evil spirits). The ...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/fragrance-wearing-therapy---an-external-treatment-method-in-tcm","title":"Fragrance-wearing Therapy - An External Treatment Method in TCM","summary":"Wearing a fragrant sachet is one of the traditional customs during the Dragon Boat Festival aka Duan Wu (a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan and promote health and ward off evil spirits). The ...","date_modified":"2023-06-22T05:02:49Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/auriculotherapy-with-acupuncture-ear-seeds","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/EarSeeds_OnFigureSterlingSilver_740x.webp\"/><p>What is Auricular Acupuncture?</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/auriculotherapy-with-acupuncture-ear-seeds","title":"Auriculotherapy with Acupuncture & Ear Seeds","summary":"What is Auricular Acupuncture?","date_modified":"2023-05-19T03:30:38Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/pediatric-massage-pediatric-acupuncture","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/pediatric%20acu.jpeg\"/><p>As a parent of a four-year-old, I understand the frustration of having a sick child, particularly when conventional medicine doesn't seem to be effective. However, as someone who has practiced Chinese medicine, I know th...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/pediatric-massage-pediatric-acupuncture","title":"Exploring Chinese Pediatric Massage: A Holistic Gentle Approach","summary":"As a parent of a four-year-old, I understand the frustration of having a sick child, particularly when conventional medicine doesn't seem to be effective. However, as someone who has practiced Chinese medicine, I know th...","date_modified":"2023-04-12T19:57:50Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/gua-sha","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/blob-362c741.png\"/><p>For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has employed gua sha as a method for pain relief and healing. Unlike massage, which involves manipulating muscles through kneading, gua sha employs a smooth-edge...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/gua-sha","title":"Ancient Healing Modality #2 - Gua Sha Therapy 刮痧療法","summary":"For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has employed gua sha as a method for pain relief and healing. Unlike massage, which involves manipulating muscles through kneading, gua sha employs a smooth-edge...","date_modified":"2023-03-31T01:25:13Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/what-is-special-about-the-force-herbal-massage-tapper","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/mallet2-dd149a5.jpg\"/><p> </p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/what-is-special-about-the-force-herbal-massage-tapper","title":"What is special about The Force Herbal Massage Tapper?","summary":" ","date_modified":"2023-01-06T21:13:10Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/interview%7C%E6%88%91%E5%9C%A8%E7%BA%BD%E7%BA%A6%E6%80%BB%E7%9D%A3%E5%B2%9B%E7%A7%8D%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%EF%BC%8C%E5%A0%86%E8%82%A5%E6%BB%8B%E8%A1%A5%E5%9C%9F%E5%A3%A4%EF%BC%8C%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%E6%BB%8B%E5%85%BB%E8%BA%AB%E5%BF%83","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/640.jpeg\"/><p>This article was published in Chinese in 2022 on Good Food Fund.</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/interview%7C%E6%88%91%E5%9C%A8%E7%BA%BD%E7%BA%A6%E6%80%BB%E7%9D%A3%E5%B2%9B%E7%A7%8D%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%EF%BC%8C%E5%A0%86%E8%82%A5%E6%BB%8B%E8%A1%A5%E5%9C%9F%E5%A3%A4%EF%BC%8C%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%E6%BB%8B%E5%85%BB%E8%BA%AB%E5%BF%83","title":"Interview|我在纽约总督岛种中药，堆肥滋补土壤，中药滋养身心","summary":"This article was published in Chinese in 2022 on Good Food Fund.","date_modified":"2022-10-24T01:25:42Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/tzr-interview%7Chow-to-give-yourself-a-gua-sha-body-massage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/3f3b895b-8e31-466d-b2e7-02481b2abf5f-shutterst.jpg\"/><p>Note: This article was initially published on The Zoe Report on March 7, 2022</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/tzr-interview%7Chow-to-give-yourself-a-gua-sha-body-massage","title":"TZR Interview|How To Give Yourself A Gua Sha Body Massage","summary":"Note: This article was initially published on The Zoe Report on March 7, 2022","date_modified":"2022-10-24T01:01:27Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/composting-and-human-digestion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/jp1EJPz\"/><p>This Article was titled \"Composting and Human Digestion: The Interdependency of Microbiome Systems\" published in 2021 by Qihui Jin, LAc, Kimberlie Wilson, LAc, DACM,,and Yichao Rui, PhD</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/composting-and-human-digestion","title":"Composting and Human Digestion","summary":"This Article was titled \"Composting and Human Digestion: The Interdependency of Microbiome Systems\" published in 2021 by Qihui Jin, LAc, Kimberlie Wilson, LAc, DACM,,and Yichao Rui, PhD","date_modified":"2022-10-23T02:22:30Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/cupping-and-its-use","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/cc7c57fe-a874-4e4c-b67f-3d6c725bb040/640.jpg\"/><p>Cupping therapy was first seen in the \"Recipes for Fifty-two Ailments” (五十二病方) in the Warring States Period. The initial cupping was made of animal horns. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, bamboo pots were used, which ...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/cupping-and-its-use","title":"Ancient Healing Modality #1 - Cupping Therapy 拔罐療法","summary":"Cupping therapy was first seen in the \"Recipes for Fifty-two Ailments” (五十二病方) in the Warring States Period. The initial cupping was made of animal horns. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, bamboo pots were used, which ...","date_modified":"2022-10-22T02:06:19Z"},{"id":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/acupuncture-moxibustion-and-its-history","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/3648\"/><p>Acupuncture is one of the most commonly used methods of treating diseases in ancient China. It has distinct characteristics of Chines culture and regional features and was included in the first batch of national intangib...</p>","url":"https://theforcespace.com/welcome-1/f/acupuncture-moxibustion-and-its-history","title":"Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Its History","summary":"Acupuncture is one of the most commonly used methods of treating diseases in ancient China. It has distinct characteristics of Chines culture and regional features and was included in the first batch of national intangib...","date_modified":"2022-10-22T02:02:27Z"}]}