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...
by irapahanel | Aug 30, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, stress
Stress. It’s not a word that makes most of us feel elated or excited. However, stress, by design, is the body’s way of signaling for help or a break in the routine. If we don’t listen to these signals, we can develop imbalances in our bodies, which can then lead to...
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,...
