by irapahanel | Aug 23, 2024 | acupuncture, adolescents, cold and flu, exercise, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, immune booster, nutrition, recipes, sports, Summer, TCM
As the summer break ends and school begins, both adolescents and adults can find themselves feeling anxious and stressed as new schedules and social pressures come with anticipation, fear and unease. Thankfully, acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to manage...
by irapahanel | Aug 12, 2024 | acupuncture, adolescents, cold and flu, exercise, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, immune booster, nutrition, recipes, sports, Summer, TCM
Summer is a season of sunshine, outdoor adventures, and blooming nature. However, for many, it also means the onset of seasonal allergies. Sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, and fatigue can turn the vibrant days of summer into a struggle. While many people reach for...
by irapahanel | Jul 30, 2024 | acupuncture, adolescents, exercise, Healing Blog, immune booster, nutrition, recipes, sports, Summer, TCM
Greetings, Wellness Warriors! This month, I spent a week with the amazing team at the Children’s Hospital on the Big Island, and the experience was eye-opening. The key takeaway? Treating our kids and teens holistically is essential for their overall well-being....
by irapahanel | Jul 30, 2024 | acupuncture, adolescents, exercise, Healing Blog, immune booster, nutrition, recipes, sports, Summer, TCM
Summer is an exciting time for teenagers, filled with sports camps, outdoor activities, and plenty of opportunities to engage in physical exercise. While these activities are great for overall health and fitness, they can also lead to common sports injuries such as...
by irapahanel | Oct 20, 2021 | acupuncture, adolescents, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, immune booster
This October, when you see a skeleton hanging in a doorway or window to celebrate Halloween, take a moment to appreciate your own osseous framework at the very core of your body’s structure. That appreciation would be right on time as October 20th is the calendar day...
by irapahanel | Sep 29, 2021 | acupuncture, adolescents, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, immune booster
A study published by the National Institutes of Health evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture for stimulating or regulating the immune system by comparing the results from several studies that each used different methods of acupuncture. Through the use of...