by irapahanel | Feb 27, 2025 | acupuncture, California, depression, Healing Blog, Holidays, nutrition, nutritional therapy, PTSD, sports, Tragedy, wellness, winter, Women's Health
Are you feeling a bit sluggish as winter fades away? Just like the first buds of spring push through the soil, your body is ready to awaken—but that transition isn’t always smooth. As the seasons shift, your energy levels, immune system, and overall vitality can...
by irapahanel | Feb 13, 2025 | acupuncture, California, depression, Healing Blog, Holidays, nutrition, nutritional therapy, PTSD, sports, Tragedy, wellness, winter, Women's Health
As we move into February, many of us are committed to maintaining our fitness goals, whether it’s hitting the gym, running, yoga, or other forms of physical activity. However, keeping an active lifestyle comes with its share of challenges, including muscle soreness,...
by irapahanel | Mar 1, 2023 | chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, heart, nutritional therapy, TCM, wellness, winter
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart can be considered the most important organ in the body. All other organs connect to the heart and help the heart function as best it can. According to TCM, regulated blood circulation depends on the heart’s energy flow, or...
by irapahanel | Feb 24, 2023 | chinese medicine, Healing Blog, Healthy Food, heart, nutritional therapy, TCM, wellness, winter
The heart is an energetic system we often treat in Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to Chinese Medicine theory, there are many systems of energy within the body. Each of these systems corresponds to certain physiological and psychological functions. So when we...
by irapahanel | Feb 15, 2023 | acupressure, acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, kidneys, nutritional therapy, TCM, weight loss, wellness, winter
Winter, in most places, is a time of colder, shorter days. So naturally, when there is less reason to be outdoors, the body tends to want to stay inside where it is warmer. The body’s metabolic rate will be slower, which means eating foods full of sugars can become...
