by irapahanel | May 1, 2025 | acupressure, acupuncture, allergies, Anxiety, breathe, cold and flu, Healing Blog, home remedies, nutrition, spring, wellness, Women's Health
The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining longer—and yet, many of us are dragging our feet into spring, wondering where our energy went. If the time change has left you feeling foggy, fatigued, and more like burrowing under the covers than frolicking in the...
by irapahanel | Apr 23, 2025 | acupressure, acupuncture, allergies, Anxiety, breathe, cold and flu, Healing Blog, home remedies, nutrition, wellness, Women's Health
Spring is in the air… and so is pollen. If you find yourself battling sneezing fits, itchy eyes, sinus pressure, and fatigue each time the seasons change, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to rely solely on medications to feel like yourself...
by irapahanel | Nov 16, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Moderation We’ve always heard the saying to enjoy everything in moderation, and that is definitely true when it comes to holiday foods. Don’t try to deprive yourself during the holidays, it most likely won’t go over well. Having an extra holiday treat here and there...
by irapahanel | Nov 9, 2022 | autumn, breathe, cold and flu, diet, exercise, Healing Blog, lungs, TCM
Have you tried to give up smoking? Trying ‘this and that’ therapy or modality to no avail? One of the reasons your previous attempts may not have worked for you long-term is that they rely on, for the most part, on willpower alone. Understanding WHY you have the...
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...