by irapahanel | Oct 19, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function but also mental, emotional, spiritual, and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. The lung season is autumn. This...
by irapahanel | Oct 12, 2022 | acupuncture, Depression, depression, Healing Blog, TCM
If this question were posed in a conventional doctor’s office today, one may receive an answer such as: Major Depression or Manic Depression or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), among other differentiations. But if you are suffering from depression and asked...
by irapahanel | Oct 5, 2022 | acupuncture, arthritis, chinese medicine, cupping, Healing Blog, immune booster, migraines
By now you’ve probably heard of or experienced cupping. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps sporting nothing but a speedo and purple cupping circles while winning gold in 2016 drew a storm of media attention to this ancient healing practice. Hollywood movies (ie: The...