by irapahanel | Mar 9, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, lower back pain, nutrition
Did you know that acupuncture can be a powerful ally for people who have various types of Diabetes? It’s true… let me explain how an acupuncturist views the common condition. Although Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine uses different methods to treat...
by irapahanel | Feb 24, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, lower back pain, nutrition
Winter is kidney season! Kidneys are, in many ways, the alpha and omega of Chinese medicine organ theory, as they manage development and decline and therefore both life and death. They are also considered the root source of our energy. Essence, or jing qi, is the...
by irapahanel | Feb 9, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, digestion, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, nutrition
A study published by The National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health looked at the effects of acupuncture on the regulation of lipid and glucose metabolism in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome. The study followed 76 metabolic syndrome patients...
by irapahanel | Jan 26, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, digestion, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, nutrition
In TCM theory, digestion represents the central axis around which everything else revolves. It provides our main source of (post-natal) energy from the breakdown and absorption of food. Even minor disruptions in this system can progress to significant and varied...
by irapahanel | Jan 5, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, digestion, Healing Blog, healthy fats, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, nutrition
Did you know that acupuncture can help with a number of digestive issues? Yes, it’s true! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus – the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. If you suffer from...
by irapahanel | Dec 29, 2021 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, healthy fats, Healthy Food, herbal medicine, nutrition
The gift that keeps on giving… is it diamonds? The Jelly of the month club? No, it’s the gift of good health. Health is the gift that offers the recipient their best chance at enjoying life. Health confers energy, freedom, the ability to embrace the fullness of our...
