by irapahanel | Nov 2, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Autumn is more than just a season in Chinese Medicine. It is the time of year that resonates with the Metal Element. The Metal Element includes the Lung and Large Intestine. The Lung’s superpower is Inspiration – of physical breath and spiritual creativity. And...
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...
by irapahanel | Sep 21, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, insomnia, Sleep, stress
Nearly 30% of American adults struggle with chronic insomnia, and that percentage increases with age. Standard treatment includes sleeping pills and cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy shows a lot of promise as an effective treatment and sleeping pills, though...
