by irapahanel | Aug 30, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, stress
Stress. It’s not a word that makes most of us feel elated or excited. However, stress, by design, is the body’s way of signaling for help or a break in the routine. If we don’t listen to these signals, we can develop imbalances in our bodies, which can then lead to...
by irapahanel | Aug 10, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, recipes
The Great Yang season is upon us. Yang energy is bright, fiery, and hot like the midday sun. Yang is the counterbalance to Yin. Yin is expressed in the cooling, calming energies of life. Together, Yin & Yang, like night & day, represent the dynamic balance...
by irapahanel | Jul 27, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Fibroids, Healing Blog
Uterine fibroids are benign growths on the wall of the uterus. They represent the most common gynecological non-cancerous tumors in reproductive females. It is estimated that 80% of women will have uterine fibroids at some point in their reproductive years. Many are...
by irapahanel | Jul 22, 2022 | chinese medicine, Healing Blog, massage
Ahhhh, there’s nothing like a good massage. This relatable sentiment goes back at least 4,000 years as humans of long ago recognized the benefits of touch and tissue manipulation. Evidence of massage as a healing practice in the ancient world can be found in India,...
by irapahanel | Jul 4, 2022 | chinese medicine, Healthy Food, herbal medicine
Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. Plants and animals awaken from their slumber during the cold winter months, and vital nutrients stored in the roots of the plants and bodies of the animals come to the surface as life becomes more vibrant...
