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 | 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...
by irapahanel | Mar 30, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, Menstrual Issues, nutrition, stress, Women's Health
In horticulture, “second spring” is a term used for that time in early autumn, after the hot and dry end of summer, when a little moisture returns, temps cool and there is a second blooming. Autumn is harvest time, but it’s also a time to rework the garden beds for...
by irapahanel | Mar 25, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, nutrition, stress, Women's Health
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but…..there are a few things to consider when relying on our ‘natural propensity towards health’. The most important of which is entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, a disorderly force we must contend with. It runs counter to...
by irapahanel | Mar 2, 2022 | acupuncture, chinese medicine, Healing Blog, herbal medicine, lower back pain, Menstrual Issues, Women's Health
Menopause, for some women, is a welcome transition to the post-reproductive phase of one’s life, and for some, can be challenging due to the symptoms many women experience. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, it is the inability of the body to adjust its energies...
