Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

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Acupuncture + Reiki with Dr. Jenna

We are excited to offer Acupuncture + Reiki visits with Dr. Jenna! These 60 minute appointments are available to return patients and reiki is performed during your regular acupuncture treatment.

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Herbal Support

Herbal Medicine mirrors the treatment strategies we take with acupuncture. There are a few options when seeking out Chinese herbal medicine, it is up to your practitioner to decide what is the most appropriate for your condition.

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Beat The Summer Heat

Summer is a time for sunshine, outdoor adventures, and... overheating? Luckily, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer natural ways to beat the heat and keep your body in balance. These ancient practices can help you stay cool and balanced all summer long.

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Pericardium 7

The Pericardium is one of the four organs and channels associated with the Fire element of Summer. Its points are commonly used to calm anxiety, ease digestive upset (including nausea during pregnancy), and alleviate carpal tunnel pain.

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Summer Anxiety + Anxiety

In Chinese Medicine, the season of Summer brings passion and joy and a desire to be more social. Not being able to express this element fully can contribute to that anxiety.

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Facial Acupuncture for Radiant Skin

Have you ever heard of facial rejuvenation acupuncture? It's not just a trend; it’s an incredible way to rejuvenate your skin and boost your overall well-being. Learn more about why you should consider adding this to your self-care routine!

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Mental Health for Summer

The heart of summer is here, bringing long sunny days and vibrant energy. But did you know that this season can also be challenging for our mental health? When your fire element is out of balance, you may feel lack of joy or excess joy, anxiety, insomnia, and struggle with poor memory and concentration.

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Menstrual Cycle Support

Are irregular menstrual cycles throwing you off balance?Imagine a life where your menstrual cycle is regular, your mood is balanced, and you feel more in tune with your body. Acupuncture offers a powerful, holistic approach to achieving that harmony.

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Summer Teacher Appreciation

This Summer, we want to celebrate, honor and thank teachers. As a way to support their health and well-being, we are offering 25% off Initial Acupuncture appointments scheduled through August 15th 2024.

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Summer Hydration

Did you know that staying hydrated can boost your energy levels, keep your skin glowing, and help you stay focused and sharp? Staying well hydrated is one of the simplest forms of self-care, and it's especially important during the summer heat!

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Tips For A Vibrant Summer

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to embrace the wisdom of Chinese medicine to stay balanced, energized, and healthy all summer long.

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Headache Relief with Chinese Medicine

Have you been struggling with headaches? Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine excel at helping to minimize headache and migraine symptoms, severity and frequency.

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Acupuncture for Hormonal Balance

Struggling with hormone imbalances can be incredibly challenging. Whether you're dealing with irregular periods, PCOS, menopause symptoms, thyroid issues, or just feeling "off," balancing those hormones is crucial for your overall well-being. Acupuncture can help!

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offer a holistic and transformative approach to supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing, healing trauma and helping you understand how your physical and emotional symptoms are related.

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Spring Stress + Your Liver

During Spring, we see more involvement of the Liver in health patterns. When the flow of the Liver is disrupted, one experiences stress, anger, frustration, irritability, jealousy and guilt.

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Principles of a Spring Diet

This time of year, our wood element is most active, and its corresponding organ pair, Liver and Gallbladder, need extra love and care. To keep your liver and gallbladder clear, keep your diet light and include foods that emphasize the yang, ascending, and regenerative qualities of spring.

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Fertility Support for Spring

Spring is the time of year for new activity and growth, fresh starts, rebirth, and renewal. It is also a wonderful time to put some extra focus on your fertility.

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Infertility Awareness

National Infertility Awareness Week®, a movement founded in 1989 by @resolve, is dedicated to those who have been affected by infertility. The goal is to bring awareness to infertility, empower those affected and change the conversation around infertility.

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Men’s Health Support

cupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer so many benefits for men’s health, including pain management, stress reduction, sleep disorders, digestive issues, high blood pressure, and headaches.

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Springtime Allergy Support

From itchy eyes to asthma, acupuncture can help! Acupuncture decreases pain and inflammation, supports the immune system, and regulates the body's histamine response to its various offenders.

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