Year of the Brown Earth Dog

A horse is standing on a hill overlooking a valley
According to the Chinese calendar, 2018 is a Male Earth Dog year. Because brown is connected to the earth, 2018 is also called the Year of the Brown Dog.

Like the family’s favorite pet, those born in the Year of the Dog are faithful, friendly, trustworthy, and incredibly loyal. Dogs will do anything to help and protect the most important people in their lives. Communication is not their strong point, so they often leave others thinking they are cold or stubborn when in reality they simply find it difficult to convey their innermost thoughts and feelings. Happy and healthy Dogs live active lives, greatly enjoy helping and protecting others, and because they are not motivated by money or power, they are less stressed than most of their friends and family.

A strong Earth year implies that events and issues related to land, real estate, the territory of a country, agriculture, earthquakes and minerals, and the Earth herself, will be more active than usual. Earth years benefit those who take realistic approaches towards every aspect of their lives, including love, career, work, etc.  Dog years are not considered conducive to waste and unnecessary expenses. In 2018, success depends primarily on the quality of the communication between people and understanding that selflessness and generosity bring the promise of a more generous harvest in return.

May there be peace in the world, and in each heart.
Happy Lunar New Year 2018!
Chinese Herbal Medicine
You might be looking for further assistance in fighting this year’s wave of flus and colds. Chinese herbs, such as Isatis and Andrographis, show strong antimicrobial and antiviral properties that can fight fevers and inflammation. I keep excellent formulas available in the office for clearing up sinus congestion, specifically for a sinus infection, and another formula for chest congestion. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in tackling your symptoms and feeling better sooner.