by irapahanel | Nov 14, 2024 | acupuncture, autumn, Fall Season, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, Holidays, nutrition, Sleep, stress, TCM, vitamins, wellness
As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel both excitement and a bit of stress. Between family gatherings, travel plans, and the pressures to make everything “just right,” the holidays can sometimes leave us feeling drained. By acknowledging common...
by irapahanel | Jul 4, 2022 | chinese medicine, Healthy Food, herbal medicine
Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. Plants and animals awaken from their slumber during the cold winter months, and vital nutrients stored in the roots of the plants and bodies of the animals come to the surface as life becomes more vibrant...
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,...
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...
