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...
by irapahanel | Oct 12, 2022 | acupuncture, Depression, depression, Healing Blog, TCM
If this question were posed in a conventional doctor’s office today, one may receive an answer such as: Major Depression or Manic Depression or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), among other differentiations. But if you are suffering from depression and asked...
by irapahanel | Oct 5, 2022 | acupuncture, arthritis, chinese medicine, cupping, Healing Blog, immune booster, migraines
By now you’ve probably heard of or experienced cupping. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps sporting nothing but a speedo and purple cupping circles while winning gold in 2016 drew a storm of media attention to this ancient healing practice. Hollywood movies (ie: The...
by irapahanel | Sep 21, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, insomnia, Sleep, stress
Nearly 30% of American adults struggle with chronic insomnia, and that percentage increases with age. Standard treatment includes sleeping pills and cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy shows a lot of promise as an effective treatment and sleeping pills, though...
by irapahanel | Sep 19, 2022 | acupuncture, Cervical, chinese medicine, Healing Blog
A study conducted by Tzu Chi University in Taiwan demonstrated that cupping, a modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine, provided significant pain relief for chronic neck and shoulder pain. The participants in the study received a total of four cupping therapy...
by irapahanel | Aug 31, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, scalp acupuncture, Stroke
Strokes are quite common. In fact, strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. A stroke results from an acute lack of blood supply to a portion of the brain. Because brain cells are very...
