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 | Jun 15, 2023 | acupressure, acupuncture, Healing Blog, heart, massage, PCOS, Shiatsu, stress, TCM
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. While its most commonly known effects include irregular periods, infertility, and excessive hair growth, PCOS also poses significant risks to a woman’s...
by irapahanel | Mar 31, 2023 | acupuncture, Anxiety, Healing Blog, stress
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. The definition is this, “stress is a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.” And while most...
by irapahanel | Mar 24, 2023 | Anxiety, anxiety at bedtime, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, heart, nutritional therapy, stress, TCM, wellness
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the US. Despite very different medical terminology used by Eastern and Western practitioners, there are significant overlaps in the understanding of how anxiety disorders can arise and play out in the...
by irapahanel | Mar 17, 2023 | chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, heart, nutritional therapy, stress, TCM, wellness
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. Stress is defined as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stress actually does have a...
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...
