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 | Dec 7, 2022 | Healing Blog, massage, massage therapy, sports, TCM
It is probably not surprising that massage can be beneficial for athletes. Those of us that ask a lot from our physical bodies on a regular basis can benefit from practices, like massage therapy, that support our bodies in staying healthy and performing at their...
by irapahanel | Nov 30, 2022 | acupuncture, autumn, Healing Blog, sore throat, TCM
In a 2015 study published by the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, researchers found auricular acupuncture treatments, provided extended pain relief and people needed fewer dosages of pain medications. According to the study, a specific type of...
by irapahanel | Nov 23, 2022 | autumn, Healing Blog, TCM
Giving thanks can make you happier according to a Harvard study published in August of 2021. Often the holidays are associated with negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety due to seasonal depression or added family pressures. Serious cases of depression should...
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...
