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,...
by irapahanel | Apr 27, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, stress
“My, what big ears you have!” “ All the better to hear you with!” Or, if you’re a Chinese Medicine practitioner: “All the better to live a long, healthy life with!” That’s because the ears are a manifestation of the kidneys, which hold our essence (jing), our genetic...
by irapahanel | Apr 20, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, migraines, stress
Migraines are ranked the 3rd most common disease in the world, affecting at least 12 % of the world’s population. If you don’t suffer from them, then you most likely know someone who does. As too many of us know from experience, they are periodic painful attacks on...
by irapahanel | Apr 6, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, Menstrual Issues, nutrition, stress, Women's Health
Statistics show that almost eight out of ten people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional...
by irapahanel | Mar 30, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, Menstrual Issues, nutrition, stress, Women's Health
In horticulture, “second spring” is a term used for that time in early autumn, after the hot and dry end of summer, when a little moisture returns, temps cool and there is a second blooming. Autumn is harvest time, but it’s also a time to rework the garden beds for...
