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 | Jun 28, 2022 | acupuncture, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, immune booster, migraines, vitamins
It’s estimated that more than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. Migraines are characterized by recurrent headaches with moderate-to-severe pain, usually occurring in a specific area of the head. While most headaches are minor and...
by irapahanel | Jun 15, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, stress
Friday, June 10th was National Herb and Spice Day, a day to celebrate the diversity of flavors available to us through the powerful plant parts that have come to be known as herbs and spices. While this tradition is relatively recent in origin (first celebrated in...
by irapahanel | May 18, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, stress
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is practiced in many different forms which include herbal remedies, cupping, and massage, which have all been used for thousands of years. The basis of TCM is the idea of qi, the body’s vital energy. TCM...
by irapahanel | May 4, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, stress
Timing is everything. Nature knows this and teaches us if we are paying attention. From winter to spring we can witness a drastic change in our environment. As that fresh spring breeze blows in and the cold, barren landscape transforms into a vibrant display of life,...
