Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Fall Fertility Support
Chinese Medicine significantly increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with IVF and IUI. Not only do we work with you to help you achieve your fertility goals, we support you as a whole person.
November Community Appreciation Special
November Community Appreciation - Nurses! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.
What is Acupuncture?
Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system which can be used on its own or in conjunction with your modern, allopathic medical care, treatments and medications.
Autumn Nourishment
Conveniently, many of Fall’s veggies + fruits help repair summer’s damage….damage caused by sun exposure and heat. Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.
Autumn Self-Care
Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the Fall, it is our Metal that shines! With the appropriate diet and lifestyle adjustments, we can cultivate a healthy metal element, a strong immune system, and peace of mind.
October Community Appreciation Special
October Community Appreciation - First Responders! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.
Self-Care for Mental Health
In today’s world, it can be difficult to make your mental health a priority, but it requires the same attention as other aspects of your life. With the everything that is going on in the world, it’s more important than ever!
Oils for the Metal Element
The Metal blend supports your lungs and large intestine, and encourages inspiration, gratitude, letting go and transformation.
Microneedling Now Available
We are thrilled to announce that we are now scheduling Microneedling appointments with Dr. Jenna! Learn more about this minimally invasive treatment and how it can bring the glow back to your skin!
Whole Body Healing
We infuse classical techniques with modern understanding of health and medicine. Our collaborative approach is heart-centered, patient-focused, result-oriented, and dedicated to your best health, growth, and wellbeing.
Fall Immune Boost Remedies
Late summer and early fall are the perfect time to boost your immune system for the upcoming barrage of bugs that come with the colder weather. Learn more about some of our favorite remedies.
Welcoming Autumn
Autumn is a time of beauty, vulnerability, and feeling grateful. Slow down, be present in the small moments, hold your loved ones close, and allow inspiration to show itself.
Autumn Community Appreciation
This fall, we want to celebrate, honor and thank first responders, nurses and teachers for their amazing contributions to our Charleston community.
PCOS Awareness Month
September is PCOS awareness month. At Blue Heron, we see many women who suffer from PCOS, particularly as it affects their fertility and quality of life.
Grain-Free Granola
A super simple recipe that can be made in bulk over the weekend to last throughout the week, this granola also travels well. You can experiment with adding your favorite ingredients. It is a great source of protein, fat and carbs without the added sugar usually contained in store bought granola.
Meet Dr. Jenna
Dr. Jenna focuses on understanding each person as an individual, in order to meet his or her needs. Her goal is to help people get back on their feet again, to relieve pain, and to do so naturally, with acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Oils for the Earth Element
Our Earth oil blend supports your spleen and stomach and encourages feelings of compassion, nurturance, and grounding.
Welcoming Late Summer
It’s late summer! Learn 7 ways you can support the vitality of your Earth element and the wellbeing of your mind, body, and spirit.
Ghost Treatments
Sensitive individuals may be picking up on and experiencing this even if it isn’t their personal “stuff”. In this case, they may benefit from a ghost treatment — yes we said ghost!
Herbal Medicine Support
Herbal Medicine mirrors the treatment strategies we take with acupuncture, after evaluating your symptoms, considering your health history and developing a treatment strategy. Unlike western pharmaceuticals, it is not the prescription of one drug for one disease.