by irapahanel | Apr 19, 2023 | acupuncture, addiction, Healing Blog, TCM
Addiction affects millions of Americans each year. Whether it’s substance abuse from alcohol, nicotine or other drugs, addiction is a disease that takes treatment and commitment to overcome. Many times, rehabilitation doesn’t work the first time, but takes many...
by irapahanel | Apr 13, 2023 | acupuncture, cancer, Chemotherapy, Healing Blog, TCM
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Patients feel an increase in energy and a reduction in nausea, nerve pain, and skin irritation. But what does the research show? A 2018 study published in the World Journal of...
by irapahanel | Mar 31, 2023 | acupuncture, Anxiety, Healing Blog, stress
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. The definition is this, “stress is a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.” And while most...
by irapahanel | Feb 15, 2023 | acupressure, acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, kidneys, nutritional therapy, TCM, weight loss, wellness, winter
Winter, in most places, is a time of colder, shorter days. So naturally, when there is less reason to be outdoors, the body tends to want to stay inside where it is warmer. The body’s metabolic rate will be slower, which means eating foods full of sugars can become...
by irapahanel | Feb 1, 2023 | acupressure, acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, spring, TCM, weight loss, wellness
Most people look forward to spring. It means new life, longer hours of daylight, and depending on where one lives, warmer weather. This transition allows for the ability to get more done and spend more time outdoors, possibly shedding those extra pounds gained over...
by irapahanel | Jan 24, 2023 | acupressure, acupuncture, Healing Blog, new year
2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, a time for introspection, peace, and hope. This year, being firm with your budgets and plans is important while remaining open to new opportunities. The rabbit encourages you to tap into your imagination and intuition and to find...
