Dr. Maryam Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

01/29/2024

Including plenty of fat in your diet is crucial to your health, especially to your reproductive health. Take a look at my recent article, with insights from a Western and TCM perspective. 💞

How to nourish fertility with dietary fats. Nutrition plays a key role in fertility and there has been a growing appreciation for fats to boost fertility.

10/31/2023

Goji berries have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. This is a study that shows the benefits of goji berries in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The study showed that goji berries can break down the protein responsible for the formation of plaques in the brain, and activate mitochondrial function, and cell survival.

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/ancient-chinese-medicinal-herb-can-protect-the-brain-from-alzheimer-s?fbclid=IwAR1qp_0FKNXDqpmhyt1mPlgE1YtPE7n3ovte4KIvSVf12Vib_kkWpu6vVh4

Often donned with the name 'wolfberry', the goji berry's vibrant orange-red hue and sweet-tart flavor are not its only attractions.

06/26/2023

Come on over and follow me on Instagram .chinesemedicine for more valuable health tips in my posts and stories 🥰

933 Followers, 776 Following, 226 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Maryam Mahanian Acupuncture (.chinesemedicine)

06/16/2023

One of the most significant benefits of facial acupuncture is improved blood flow to the tissues and skin, which can change the appearance of the skin — sometimes immediately. "There's also a softening or ‘reset’ of the tissue subject to muscle overuse and tension over time.” “When the fascia and facial muscles are relaxed, the skin and tissues are better nourished and healthier, improving the skin's appearance and face shape."

Plus, facial acupuncture can minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by increasing collagen and elastin production via microtraumas made with needles.

What to expect from the needle-based treatment.

06/14/2023

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) considers the whole person when it comes to treating all health conditions. This includes acne around the menstrual period. TCM considers the presentation of the acne, skin type, hormonal and digestive health, and even the state of your emotional well-being. All of this information leads a TCM doctor like myself to identify the individual’s pattern of disharmony.

By identifying your pattern of disharmony, we are able to give customized care and individualized health care plans.

I have created an online assessment that lives on my website. You can fill out this short quiz (assessment) to find out your personal acne type and get customized diet and lifestyle recommendations. These recommendations are super easy to implement and provide an important step to correcting your hormonal imbalance and clearing your skin.

What's Your Premenstrual Acne Type? Take this online assessment to find out, plus get customized diet and lifestyle recommendations.

06/07/2023

The days are longer and the sun is shining here as we have finally entered the season of summer.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long recognized the influence of nature on our well-being, and summer holds a significant place within this healing system. To be in our best health, we need to adapt our diet and lifestyles according to which season we are in for optimum balance, vitality and harmony.

Each season is associated with specific elements, energies, and organ systems in our body. Summer is no exception.

The five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each of these elements corresponds to a particular season. The element that corresponds to summer is the Fire element and is associated with growth, expansion, and abundance. It is the most yang season of the year. Yang relates to warming energy, growth, outward activity, creativity, light, and brightness.

Come on over to my blog to learn all about the TCM perspective of aligning with the summer season and essential health tips.

TCM has long recognized the value in aligning with the seasons as best as we can. To be at our best, Chinese medicine has essential health tips for summer.

06/06/2023

There’s nothing more important to you than your developing baby. Whether you just found out you’re pregnant and experiencing morning sickness or you’re almost due and preparing for childbirth, it is always a great time to take part in my pregnancy program!

I’ve developed a process to support expectant mothers throughout their entire pregnancies and into their postpartum. It’s all about effectively treating pregnancy and postpartum naturally. Here's how Acupuncture/Chinese medicine works and how it can support you at each stage of your pregnancy:

✔️Acupuncture calms the sympathetic nervous system making the mom more relaxed, sleep better, and have more energy which benefits the baby as well.
✔️Acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus which nourishes the baby.
✔️Acupuncture boosts the immune system.
✔️Acupuncture increases your chances of delivering on time without medications or emergency medical intervention.
✔️Acupuncture can re-position babies in the breech or posterior positions.

Come on over to my website for more information on how acupuncture/Chinese medicine will benefit you at each stage of your pregnancy.

https://chinesemedicineclinic.com/pregnancy-postpartum-care-program/

05/31/2023

If you've been to my clinic or my online shop, you have probably noticed the derma roller on display.

A derma roller, also known as a micro-needle roller or skin roller, is a handheld skincare device that is basically a roller with tiny needles attached to it. The needles are typically made of surgical stainless steel or medical-grade titanium and come in various lengths, ranging from 0.25mm to 2.5mm. The one I carry in my clinic is very small: 0.20mm.

The micro-needling technique stimulates the skin's natural healing response, triggering the production of collagen and elastin fibers. Collagen and elastin are proteins that help to maintain the skin's structure, firmness, and elasticity. By promoting collagen production, derma rolling can improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin. It's also used for stretch marks, hyperpigmentation (like dark sun spots, age spots, or melasma), and fine lines because it stimulates skin regeneration.

Using a derma roller has become one of the most popular ways to rejuvenate your skin as it makes your skin look healthier, smoother and evens out skin tone. It is helpful for acne scars, dull complexion, loss of skin firmness and to reduce the size of pores.

The derma roller can also be used on your scalp for hair loss as it increases blood flow to the hair follicles!

For use on the face, use on clean dry skin. Press gently with even pressure during rolling. The derma roller does not cause bleeding.

To find out more about the derma roller, visit my online shop.

Derma Roller Microneedling has become one of the most popular ways to rejuvenate your skin. Makes your skin look healthier, smoother and evens out skin tone.

05/31/2023

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) stands out for its personalized approach to healthcare and embraces individuality. It rejects the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach and standardized treatments.

Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating specific symptoms or diseases, TCM takes a holistic approach. TCM practitioners take into account a person’s unique constitution, medical history, emotions, patterns of disharmony, specific needs of each person, and overall well-being. Its treatments are highly personalized and tailored to the individual.

Come on over to my blog to find out more!

Chinese medicine stands out for its personalized approach to healthcare and embraces individuality. It rejects the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach and ...

05/26/2023

I've put together a FREE online health assessment (quiz) all about your Immune Health. Take the quiz to determine the health of your immune system, your individual immune type, and get customized diet and lifestyle recommendations.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is unique because it takes a personalized approach to medicine. This means that we look at the various signs and symptoms and the person as a whole and diagnose their TCM pattern before we decide on the acupuncture points, which Chinese herbal formula's to prescribe and even what diet and lifestyle suggestions to give.

Also, take a look at my profile for more online assessments that I've recently put together. Some examples are:
✔️ Female Fertility
✔️ Male Fertility
✔️ Premenstrual Acne
✔️ Menstrual Health
..and many more to come in the future! 🥰

This assessment will determine your immune health and the immune types you fall under. I will also explain some of the imbalances and how to correct them.

05/17/2023

How does cosmetic acupuncture work?

The insertion of tiny acupuncture needles stimulates micro-blood circulation which then causes the skin to produce more collagen. The skin will be nourished, moisturized and oxygenated from the inside out.

The increased circulation and collagen helps the skin's elasticity, tightness, helps fill out fine lines, and gives you a glowing complexion!

Another great thing about cosmetic acupuncture is that it not only benefits your skin! It also aims to treat any underlying imbalances like stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and more. While I put needles into your face, I also will treat your whole body.

I recommend 10 visits (done once or twice a week ) and then one treatment per month for maintenance 👌 Extended health plans do cover this treatment.

A lot of people can have questions about what to expect, if the needles hurt, how many needles do you get? I am happy to answer your questions. Just let me know in the comments or DM me 😊🥰

05/12/2023

The best diet according to Traditional Chinese medicine is the spleen diet: One that nourishes the spleen organ system. My latest blog post lays it all out - what to eat, how to eat, eating according to the seasons, all about dampness, and warm foods versus cold raw foods.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen is considered the central and most important organ for digestion and metabolism and responsible for... read more...