Eastgate Acupuncture

01/02/2026

Now that the new year has begun, it’s the perfect time to realign your energy and begin the cycle of renewal.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season represents restoring balance and rebuilding vitality — gathering Yin so that Yang can rise smoothly in spring. Acupuncture supports this transition by calming the nervous system, improving sleep, and strengthening immunity.

💬 “When Qi flows freely, the spirit feels light.” — Classical Chinese Proverb

✨ Begin your year with intention and care.
Eastgate Acupuncture is now welcoming new patients and booking winter wellness sessions.
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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

“Reset and Renew”

As we welcome the new year, take a moment to pause and breathe.

In Chinese medicine, true renewal begins with stillness, letting go of what has been so the body and spirit can gather strength for what’s to come.

✨ May this season bring you rest, warmth, and quiet restoration.
From all of us at Eastgate Acupuncture, thank you for allowing us to be part of your healing journey this year. Here’s to new energy, deep roots, and gentle beginnings ahead.

12/30/2025

Black Sesame & Walnut Milk

A creamy, restorative drink that nourishes Kidney Yin and Jing — perfect for winter evenings.

Ingredients:

1–2 tbsp black sesame seeds

3–4 walnuts

1 cup warm milk (dairy or almond)

Optional: honey 🍯, jujube syrup, or a few soaked dates for sweetness

Instructions:
Blend sesame seeds and walnuts directly with warm milk until smooth. Add your sweetener of choice and enjoy warm. No toasting or straining needed — just pure, grounding nourishment.

✨ Support your winter balance with acupuncture and TCM nutrition.

12/29/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the time to rebuild your foundation — nourishing Kidney energy, which governs vitality, warmth, and longevity.

Acupuncture in winter helps support immunity, balance hormones, and protect your energy through the cold months.
Enhance your treatments with foods that warm and restore:

Bone broth with ginger, goji berries & Chinese yam

Black sesame, walnuts & black beans for Kidney Yin

Herbal teas with astragalus & red dates for gentle immune support

✨ Stay grounded, rested, and resilient this season.
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to view openings and schedule your next treatment.

12/26/2025

Fun winter Acupuncture Facts #5

In TCM, digestion depends on the Spleen and Stomach systems, which dislike cold and dampness. Heavy holiday foods, sugar, and reduced activity can bog down metabolism. Acupuncture supports digestive qi, improves motility, and reduces bloating, sluggishness, and fatigue.

“Warm the center, and everything works better.”

12/24/2025

Acupuncture helps unwind tension on the surface, yes—but more importantly, it opens the channels so your qi can move again. It creates space for the emotions you’ve been carrying: stress, grief, overwhelm, fear, or that quiet exhaustion you only admit to yourself.

If you’ve been holding more than your body can comfortably bear, let’s talk about how acupuncture can help you release some of that. And even more than that —let’s talk about how you can begin healing the deeper layers, restoring balance from the inside out.

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Winter Solstice (冬至) marks the quiet turning of the year — the longest night, and the gentle return of light.
Our newest newsletter shares seasonal TCM wisdom, reflections on rest and renewal, and a nourishing herbal chicken soup to support the body through this threshold.

Read more here → https://mailchi.mp/eastgateacupuncture/dongzhi

Eastgate Acupuncture utilizes the full range of TCM including Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Chinese Herbs & Dietary Counseling, Physical Manipulation, and Qi Gong.

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Fun Winter Acupuncture Facts #5

Acupuncture supports immunity.
By balancing the Lung and Kidney systems, acupuncture helps your body adapt to seasonal stress, sleep better, and fend off winter colds.

“Balance is the best defense.”

12/16/2025

Fun Winter Acupuncture facts #4

Strengthen your core energy.
Winter is the time to build your inner fire—acupuncture and moxibustion help nourish yang qi, the spark that keeps our metabolism and mood bright through darker months.

“Feed your inner flame.”