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 | Dec 21, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, cold and flu, covid, covid-19, Healing Blog, TCM
It’s bad enough having Covid, but dealing with lingering symptoms after fighting the infection is downright unfair. Why can’t some people (actually as many as almost half of those infected ) make a clean recovery from Covid? “Long-Haul Covid” (LHC) describes a...
by irapahanel | Dec 14, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, cold and flu, Healing Blog, TCM
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. According to Chinese medicine, they do not cause disease. When a certain organ system is already weak and unable to resist outside invasion, it is,...
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...
