Holistic Healing with Herbs and Chinese Medicine was an internet radio show we created for VoiceAmerica’s Health and Wellness Channel. We presented ways in which herbs, acupuncture, food, and qi gong can be used to address common chronic and acute health problems. During the course of the 14 show series, we explored a wide range of issues including the presentation of solutions rooted in Chinese medicine for different health issues such as the common cold, pain relief, male and Continue Reading
Experience all 4 Branches of Chinese Medicine
In the interest of providing more comprehensive care, we have designed some opportunities to better promote a deeper healing facilitated by the synergy of the 4 branches of Chinese medicine. Each of these therapies serves to support and reinforce the other. Also, in addition to receiving acupuncture and a customized herbal formula, we also will teach you important self care tools from Chinese nutritional therapy and qi gong to help you manage your own healing process. Here is more information Continue Reading
4 Branches and the Heart of Chinese Medicine at New Address
by Andres Vergara and Michele Vergara As of November 1st, Andres and Michele will be moving their office from the Naturopathic Health Clinic (2522 Reynolda Rd.) to a few doors down at 2594B Reynolda Rd. As many of you may know, Andres and Michele have been practicing at the Naturopathic Health Clinic in Winston Salem, Michele for the past eight years and Andres for nearly three years. It has been a wonderful home for us, but we are ready a little more space. It is an exciting expansion for Continue Reading
Learn to Dissolve Negative Emotions
Michele Collins and Andres Vergara We have all had moments when unpleasant emotions, whether it is fear, anger, worry, frustration, grief, come up with surprising force and cloud our judgment and leave us feeling unpleasant or upset. These emotions can drain your energy and cause unnecessary suffering to yourself and others. We (Andres and Michele) have found some practical and transformative tools in our qi gong practice that have taught us how to neutralize these emotions and use that energy Continue Reading
Voted Top 50 Natural Health Websites for 2013
We are very excited and honored to announce that Spirit Rising Herbs was awarded the honor of top 50 Natural Health Websites of 2013 by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. We are in the company of some of our very favorite educators and bloggers, such as Michael and Lesley Tierra's School of Herbal Medicine and blog (i.e. Planetherbs), the Mountain Rose Herbs website (one of our favorite sources of organic bulk herbs), the Herb Mentor site, and Dr. Andrew Weil's daily health blog (to Continue Reading
Short Downloads for Radiant Health
Michele Collins and Andres Vergara You can now download the individual meditation you would like to try. The individual tracks from Qi Gong for Radiant Health are now available on Amazon as Mp3 downloads for $0.89 each or you can purchase the whole album for $6.99 by clicking on the title. If you are trying to decide which tracks are best for you, here are some brief descriptions to help you figure out which one is best for you right now. To download a track, simply click on the highlighted Continue Reading
Qi Gong Meditation CD Available
Andres Vergara, M.Ac., L.Ac. and Michele Collins, RH (AHG), MPH Our new meditation CD, Qi Gong for Radiant Health, is now ready to order. On this CD we guide you through simple meditations grounded in the wisdom of Chinese medicine, that will help you release toxic emotions that can accumulate in your body, mind, and spirit. Qi gong is the living and breathing dance of Chinese medicine that everyone can learn, literally giving you the opportunity to practice Chinese medicine on yourself. What Continue Reading