Jen Cherewaty-Blossom Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Jen Cherewaty-Blossom Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Blossom Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is Jen Cherewaty Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional C

Jen provides compassionate and experienced health care and coaching using an integrated, research based approach with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, diet, high quality supplements and mind-body relaxation. She specializes in women's health including fertility, pregnancy, post partum and menopause. She also skillfully treats pain, sleep issues, emotional disorders, digestive problems, arthrit

is, thyroid imbalance and fatigue. Jen treats you in clinic at;
Crossroads Naturopathic in Vancouver
CareMed Integrative Health in North Vancouver and
online via skype

Jen's greatest clinical skill is that she actually deeply cares about your health and well being. She is dedicated to working with you and your other healthcare practitioners to create a healthy life and happy outlook.

04/30/2026

In Chinese Medicine, GB34 is one of the most powerful points on the entire Gallbladder channel.
It is classified as the *Meeting Point of the sinews*, meaning it has a direct, systemic influence on every muscle and tendon in the body. Not just locally. Everywhere.

Tight hips. IT band tension. Jaw clenching. Neck stiffness. Outer leg tightness that never fully releases. These are Gallbladder channel patterns, and GB34 works to relax all of them.
Research confirms what classical Chinese Medicine has known for two thousand years, stimulating GB34 releases endorphins that reduce pain and inflammation, supports gallbladder pressure regulation, and promotes bile secretion for fat digestion and hormone clearance.

Press firmly just below the head of the fibula outer lower leg, below the knee for one to two minutes each side daily this spring. 🌿

04/24/2026

In Chinese Medicine, the organs of spring are the Liver & Gallbladder.

The Gallbladder governs the Wood element and spring is when it is most active and most ready to respond.

Here are three home based ways to support your gallbladder this spring.

1. Add bitter and sour foods at every meal
-Sour is the flavour of the Wood element and it directly stimulates bile flow. Bitter foods also trigger bile release. Dandelion greens, rocket, artichoke, lemon water, apple cider vinegar, fermented foods. 🥬

2. Move your lateral line every day 🤸🏻‍♀️
-The Gallbladder meridian runs the full length of your side body. When it’s tight and stagnant, side bends, hip openers, twists help open up and improve flow.

3. Sleep before 11pm ⏰
-11pm to 1am is Gallbladder time on the TCM body clock. Melatonin rises in darkness, and early research suggests it may play a protective role in gallbladder function and bile composition*. Being asleep before 11pm is Gallbladder medicine (PMID: 41024888).

I invite you to support your gallbladder with bitter foods, side body movement and sleep before 11pm.

👇 Which one are you starting with?

6 Signs Your Gallbladder Needs Support This Spring:👉🏻 Breast tenderness or pain along the ribs: The Gallbladder meridian...
04/23/2026

6 Signs Your Gallbladder Needs Support This Spring:

👉🏻 Breast tenderness or pain along the ribs: The Gallbladder meridian passes through the chest and along the ribcage. Cyclical breast tenderness, side-body pain, or discomfort under the right ribcage are signals this meridian may need support — especially in the lead-up to your period.

👉🏻 Waking between 11pm–1am: In TCM, this window belongs to the Gallbladder. If you're stirring awake — especially with a racing mind — your Gallbladder meridian may be asking for attention.

👉🏻 One-sided headaches or migraines: The Gallbladder meridian travels along the side of the head and temple. Recurring one-sided headaches are one of its most telling signals.

👉🏻 Difficulty making decisions: In TCM, the Gallbladder governs judgment and courage. Chronic indecision, second-guessing, and difficulty committing aren't just mental patterns — they can reflect what's happening in the body.

👉🏻 Hip tightness or outer leg tension: The Gallbladder meridian runs the full lateral line of the body — outer hip, IT band, outer leg. If tension here keeps coming back, it's worth looking deeper.

👉🏻 Fatty or rich foods don't sit well: This is where biomedicine and TCM align. The Gallbladder stores and releases bile for fat digestion — so if rich meals leave you feeling heavy, nauseous, or off, your body may be sending a clear message.

Spring is the ideal time to support your Gallbladder through acupressure, movement, nourishing foods, and working with a practitioner who sees the full picture.

Spring is here and in Chinese Medicine, that means one organ pair takes centre stage.The Liver and the Gallbladder.These...
04/22/2026

Spring is here and in Chinese Medicine, that means one organ pair takes centre stage.
The Liver and the Gallbladder.

These two organs govern the Wood element — the energy of rising, growth, and forward movement that defines this season. Spring is when they are most active, most responsive, and most ready to be supported.

And they work as a team — one Yin, one Yang. Two sides of the same system, designed to illuminate each other.
The Liver is Yin — internal, quiet, receptive. It stores Blood, roots the emotions, and holds the plan. In TCM it is known as the General. For women especially, the Liver is central to everything — the cycle, the hormones, the emotional landscape.

The Gallbladder is Yang — external, active, outward-moving. It stores and releases bile produced by the Liver, and carries that energy out into the body. Where the Liver envisions, the Gallbladder acts. Where the Liver plants the seed, the Gallbladder finds the courage to let it grow.

This is not just philosophy. It is a functional relationship that shows up in your body every day.

When this partnership is flowing:
🌿 Decisions feel clear
🌿 Your cycle moves with ease
🌿 Digestion feels settled
🌿 Emotions have somewhere to go
🌿 You feel the quiet confidence of a body that trusts itself

When it's disrupted — through chronic stress, suppressed emotion, hormonal shifts, or years of pushing through — both organs carry the weight. Because Yin and Yang cannot be separated. What burdens one, reaches the other.

The classical texts say it simply:
"Liver and Gallbladder illuminate each other."
Spring is your invitation to tend to both.

Save this if it resonates. And if you're ready to optimize your liver and gallbladder book online via link in bio.

👇 Drop a 🌿 below if you felt this one.

Meet Xiao Yao San: Free and Easy Wanderer. 🌿Over 1,000 years old. Still one of the most prescribed and researched formul...
04/17/2026

Meet Xiao Yao San: Free and Easy Wanderer. 🌿
Over 1,000 years old. Still one of the most prescribed and researched formulas in Chinese Medicine. And it was built around women's health.

The TCM pattern it treats: Liver qi stagnation with Blood and Spleen deficiency. In plain language — stuck energy, depleted reserves, and a nervous system carrying too much for too long.

Research has shown its effects on PMS, perimenopausal symptoms, anxiety, mild depression, cortisol regulation, and gut health.

Swipe for the full breakdown — and remember, in clinic this formula is always individualized to your specific pattern. That's what makes it medicine.

⚠️ Educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified TCM practitioner before taking herbal medicine.

📩 Curious if this is right for you? Book a consultation — link in bio.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a stagnant liver can show up as irritability, PMS, stress, bloating, and tension along ...
04/15/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a stagnant liver can show up as irritability, PMS, stress, bloating, and tension along the ribs. These three herbs have been used for centuries to move and free flow liver qi.

1. Bupleurum (Chái Hú)
A foundational herb in TCM for emotional and digestive tension. Research suggests it contains saikosaponins — compounds shown to have anti-inflammatory and stress-modulating effects on the nervous system.

2. Cyperus Root (Xiāng Fù)
Known as the "governor of qi," this herb is widely used for stress-related digestive upset and menstrual irregularity. Studies indicate it may help regulate smooth muscle tension in the digestive tract and support hormonal balance.

3. Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel)
Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel) supports Qi movement—especially in the Liver and Spleen systems—helping relieve stagnation, improve digestion, and reduce bloating. Modern research also suggests it may support gut motility and anti-inflammatory pathways.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Herbal formulas should only be taken under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner. Always consult your primary healthcare provider before beginning any herbal supplement, particularly if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

🌿 Save this post for reference.
👇 Comment below if you'd like to know more about liver qi and how it might be showing up in your body.

04/14/2026

🌿 Spring isn’t just a change in weather — in Chinese Medicine, it’s a natural push toward movement and flow.

🪵 This season belongs to the Wood element — the energy of upward movement, growth, and new direction. And its organs, the Liver and Gallbladder, sit at the centre of women’s health in TCM.

The Liver is sometimes called the women’s organ — because it stores and regulates blood, which is the foundation of your cycle, your fertility, and your hormonal and emotional balance.
When Liver qi flows freely:
✅ Regular cycles · Stable mood · Clear skin · Restful sleep

When Liver qi is stuck:
❌ PMS · Period pain · Mood swings · Hormonal headaches · Hot flashes · Insomnia · Irritability
🌿 Spring is a most powerful time to address this — because your body is already primed to move.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine work with this seasonal energy to get things flowing again.
Does any of this resonate? Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear what you’re experiencing this season. 👇

📩 Ready for better mood, flow and energy? Book your spring session — link in bio.

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On Friday, we talked about how Spring is the season of the Wood element and the Liver/Gallbladder system. 🌿As a quick re...
04/06/2026

On Friday, we talked about how Spring is the season of the Wood element and the Liver/Gallbladder system. 🌿

As a quick refresher: when your Liver Qi is flowing smoothly, you feel clear, motivated, and aligned. But when it gets stuck, it can show up as irritability, mood swings, PMS, or period discomfort (from a TCM perspective).
The good news? Spring is a natural time to gently support this system and get things moving again.

Here are 5 simple, TCM-inspired habits you can add to your daily routine to help your body feel more regulated, supported, and in flow this season.

Save this as your Spring wellness reminder 🌸

And let me know in the comments — which one are you already doing?

Spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine is connected to the Wood element 🌿 — the energy of growth, movement, and new begi...
04/03/2026

Spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine is connected to the Wood element 🌿 — the energy of growth, movement, and new beginnings.

Wood governs the Liver and Gallbladder, supporting the smooth flow of Qi in the body. It’s also linked to the colour green, the sour flavour, and our ability to plan, focus, and make clear decisions.

When Wood is in balance, we feel clear, motivated, and aligned. When it’s not, it can show up as frustration, irritability, feeling stuck, or indecision.

This is why Spring is such a powerful time to support your body, especially your hormones and nervous system. It’s a natural season for moving stagnant energy, creating flow, and gently resetting.

Supporting your Wood element can look like:

✨ Nourishing your body with seasonal, vibrant foods
✨ Moving your body to encourage flow
✨ Tuning into your emotions with awareness
✨ Expressing yourself honestly and openly

When you align with the energy of the season, you may notice feeling more grounded, energized, and supported through stress and cycle shifts.

Save this as your Spring cheat sheet 🌸 and come back to it whenever you need a reminder of what the Wood element is inviting you into this season.

03/31/2026

We spent March exploring periods, painful cycles, and endometriosis — and a key piece that ties all of these syndromes together in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the Liver, which also relates to spring.

Spring isn’t just about the weather changing — in Chinese Medicine, it’s the season of the Liver and Gallbladder, the Wood element, and your body’s natural reset cycle. 🌱

Feeling irritable, wired, or just off lately? It may be connected to “spring”.

Coming up, I’m dropping a several educational reels and posts covering:
🌿 The Liver & Gallbladder in TCM
👁️ Why your eyes reflect your liver health
😤 The emotion of spring (hint: it’s anger — and that’s okay)
💪 Tendons, ligaments & movement
🌬️ Wind as a diagnosis
🍋 What to eat this season

📩 Ready to reset?
Save this post and follow along.

Book your spring acupuncture session — link in bio.

Nature offers powerful support for the reproductive system. 🌿In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal formulas have been ...
03/29/2026

Nature offers powerful support for the reproductive system. 🌿

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal formulas have been used for centuries to improve circulation, ease pain, and support hormones — especially in conditions like endometriosis.

Herbal medicine is always individualized — your body, your pattern, your formula.

If you’re curious and want to explore what herbs may support your body I offer virtual and in person herbal consults . 💛

Book in online and share it with someone who may need herbal support.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pain is information. 💛For many people living with endometriosis, that information point...
03/25/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pain is information. 💛
For many people living with endometriosis, that information points to a pattern we call Qi and Blood stagnation — where circulation isn’t flowing as it should, leading to pain, inflammation, and congestion in the pelvis.

When we understand the pattern, we can treat effectively. And that’s where real, lasting relief begins.
Here’s how Qi and Blood Stasis may show up through a TCM lens. 🌿

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