Firefly Acupuncture and Wellness

Did you know that Pressure Points and Acupuncture Points are the same thing? We just stimulate these points in a different manner. Using a small, thin needle to stimulate these points, we are telling the body to mount its healing response. With certain points, we can direct the body to do multiple things at once, regulating blood flow, reducing pain/inflammation, regulating the organ systems of the body, and so much more!

School, kids, work, commuting, bills... a global pandemic. There have been a lot of stressors in our lives the last few months and self care is necessary to stay grounded, focused, and motivated. Take today for Self Care and do something you love for your mind or your body. You've earned it! #SelfCareSunday

Almost everything traces back to gut health - whether it is western or traditional medicine, your digestive system is still the core of your overall health and can affect your body in several ways. IBS and inflammatory gut issues can feel like "the norm" but we assure you, there's a better way. Let's start working together today on a plan for you and your body to be it's very best. Contact us to learn more.

https://www.fireflyacuandwellness.com/

WashU says boosting immune system could be 'treatment strategy' for COVID-19

The best thing you can do is strengthen your immune system! 💪🤩

Give your body what it needs to protect you, fight back and clear out any potential invaders. There are many things you can do to help your immune system. 😷☕️🌾🍵🦠

Acupuncture, Herbal Remedies, Movement and Breath-work, Dietary Changes (Food is medicine!) ☕️🥣🧄🧅🍜🍂🍃🌾

#immune #support #strength #respiratory #gut #health #Prevention #recovery #acupuncture #herbs #movement #breathe #fireflyacu #thrivetogether #ashburn #loudoun

https://www.ksdk.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-boosting-immune-system-treatment-strategy/63-0e889f1b-3ba5-4ec4-b4f4-dd39fc7c4256

ksdk.com "We think if we can make our immune systems stronger, we’ll be better able to fight off this coronavirus, as well as other viral and bacterial pathogens"

Hua Jiao Sichuan Peppercorns

Struggling with the summer time damp heat? ☀️⛈🌦☀️

Have you noticed your appetite and thirst have disappeared? 🧃🥣

Feeling heavy, sluggish and a little foggy and out of sorts? Bloated or swollen? 🥱😩

Late summer weeds and mold causing you to have allergy symptoms and drainage or feeling dried out and stuffy from your mask? 🌾🤧😷🌾

Struggling with a mold sensitivity and toxic overload and having trouble clearing out the inflammation? 🤧🌫🦠

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Sichuan peppercorns anti fungal, anti inflammatory and pain reliving effects have an amazing effect on the immune system, respiratory health and inflammation levels!
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Our colleagues Kealy Severson LAc, Sandra Subotich DACM LAc and Brehan Crawford LAc discuss Hua Jiao -- Sichuan Peppercorns -- and their incredible benefits for people suffering from injury due to mold exposure and those needing immune and respiratory support. 🌶☕️🍵🍲🍛🍵☕️🌶

(Couldn’t we all right now??)

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Highest quality Sichuan Peppercorns are difficult to find outside of China; limited quantities are available at Firefly Acupuncture and Wellness.
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Contact us to pick up a pack today!

#fireflyacu #sichuanpeppercorns #herbs #prevention #relief #respiratory #health #autoimmune #immune #mold #toxins #biofilm #ashburn #Loudoun #thrivetogether

Kealy Severson LAc, Sandra Subotich DACM LAc and Brehan Crawford LAc discuss Hua Jiao -- Sichuan Peppercorns -- and their incredible benefits for people suff...

It's HOT out there and we want to remind you that sunscreen is a necessity for your overall health and well-being! The skin is your biggest organ and one of the easiest ones to take care of if you are diligent and consistent! Don't forget to apply a mineral-based sunscreen every day!

Once again, thank you all SO much for voting us Loudoun's Favorite Acupuncturist for the second year in a row! 💜💜The support from all our patients, families, and friends means the world to us!

We are proud to announce we have won Loudoun's Favorite Acupuncturist for the 2nd year in a row with Loudoun Now! Thank you to everyone who voted - we SO appreciate all your love and support!! 💜

Chinese medicine is the oldest and most widely used natural healthcare system in the world. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are safe, natural and effective. It helps with the relief of symptoms and discomfort while getting to the root of your health problems.

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Did you know that the bottom of your feet could affect what's going on in other areas of your body? This is why Foot Soaks are an herbal medicine treatment that is recently gaining in popularity to help with physical and emotional well being. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a Foot Soak today!

Does activated charcoal work?

Our patients often ask us question about their supplements and potential options out there.
It can be overwhelming and not all options are the best.

Here’s a great conversation with some of our amazing colleagues on activated charcoal for mold and lyme.

#lyme #mold #biofilm #detox #tcm #herbs #acupuncture #gutbacteria #microbiome #fireflyacu #Rachal #lymeexperts #loudounlyme #ashburn

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=z2-XAaCYxrk

While known to be useful for certain poisons.at the time of ingestion, activated charcoal is said to remove toxins from the system in cases of chronic illnes...

It's no secret that stress, anxiety and depression have hit record highs the last few months. If you are suffering from these overwhelming feelings of emotion, acupuncture can be a tool to help you heal. Visit our website to learn more or contact us to get started today. https://www.fireflyacuandwellness.com/

Our acupuncturist and lead herbalist Rachal studied Chinese medicine on the west coast before opening her practice here in Loudoun County. Her primary focus is to aid in bridging traditional medicine with modern biomedical research and medicine to expand and enrich our current approaches in modern healthcare and improve quality of life and success rates of chronic and pervasive modern illnesses. If you are suffering from chronic pain or an autoimmune disease, contact us to learn more about how we can help.

At Firefly Acupuncture and Wellness, we have a holistic approach to treat the whole body and the root of the illness beyond your apparent the symptoms. Don't let us be your last resort - contact us today for a telehealth consultation to see how we can help you get back to your best health.

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to vote for Loudoun's Favorites from Loudoun Now! We would love and appreciate your vote!
https://loom.ly/yE7sKBY

Please note that our offices will be closed from Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th. After that, our reduced office hours will be as follows: Mon, Wed, Fri from 2pm - 6pm and Thurs 9:15am - 12pm. The hours are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding!

Tomorrow is the last day to vote in the Loudoun Now 2020 Loudoun's Favorite poll. Please take a few moments to vote for us in 2 categories: Favorite Acupuncturist (60) and Favorite Alternative Medicine Provider (61).

Vote here: https://bit.ly/2AMhVGZ

Thank you!

Lyme Disease is prevalent in our county and chances are that you know someone suffering from this debilitating illness. Our newly launched Lyme Disease Recovery Program is a 6-month integrative initiative that guides patients through the complexities of their Lyme disease and creates a plan to reclaim their health and reignite their inner vitality. Contact us to learn more about how to get started.

We would love for you to vote for us as Loudoun's Favorite Acupuncturist! We are the 60th category in the survey! Thank you so much for your support, we appreciate all the love!

https://loom.ly/FkF5qok

Happy 4th of July from Firefly! We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend!

Evil Bone Water

Have you tried our Saint Apothecary (The makers of our beloved Evil Bone Water) hand sanitizers in our office? 🦠🧴💦🤲👐🙌

Well, we now have them available for purchase!
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Pick up a bottle or two next time you are in!
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The quality is amazing and it makes your hands feel clean and not stripped out or dry. 🙌🤘🙌

#handsanitizer #evilbonewater #antimicrobial #natural #premium #botanical #herbs #fireflyacu #loudounready #thrivetogether

Our Sanitizer Spray has 5 Ingredients
Everclear 190, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Zhang Nao(camphor), Bo He Nao(Menthol).
Final product is 75-80% Alcohol
Nothing Synthetic, no chemicals.
Antibacterial and Antiviral without harsh, drying properties.
#evilbonewater #sanitizer #sanitizerspray #botanicalbiohacking #veteranowned #madeinamerica🇺🇸

Our telehealth visits are an easy way for us to talk to you about treatment plans, different herbal medicine options, answer questions and more! Give us a call to schedule your next visit today.

It's time to VOTE in the Loudoun Now 2020 Loudoun's Favorite poll and would love yours!!

We are up for 2 categories: Favorite Acupuncturist and Favorite Alternative Medicine Provider.

Please click on the link below and scroll to categories #60 and 61. THANK YOU!!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/loudounfavorites2020

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.
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#NationalPTSDAwarenessDay#mentalhealth
#health#wellness

[06/23/20]   Fascinating stuff, and one of the many reasons TCM sees this virus as a Damp Plague ..... it’s stealth comes from hiding in a camouflage of a thick sugar coating to invade the body and effect the internal microbiome.
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Recovery and Prevention comes from breaking down the camouflage and strengthening the immune system and the gut.
An area where herbs and acupuncture really shine! 🌞🍃🍂🍵☕️

“According to Mary Poppins, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. In the case of coronavirus, a cloak of sugar helps the virus infect. This sugary-coating disguise, made of molecules called glycans, tricks the human immune system into identifying the microbe as harmless. The resulting recognition failure keeps the body from generating the defensive antibodies needed to destroy the invading coronavirus.”
#immunesystem #microbiome #herbs #acupuncture #support #research #biomedicine #traditionalmedicine #fireflyacu #clearthecamo #ashburn #loudoun #thrive #together

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there! Have a fabulous day!
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#HappyFathersDay#DadsRock#Relax#Golf

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We wish you the best of luck in the next chapter of your lives!!!
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#congratulations #classof2020 #graduation

Happy Last Day of School, Loudoun County! Wishing the students and teachers a safe & wonderful summer!
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#lastdayofschool #schoolsout #summerbreak #vacation

Happy Anniversary! We've been honored to serve the community for the past 13 years! Thank you to our wonderful patients and community for being an essential part of our success!
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#HappyAnniversary #13years #celebrate
#health #wellness #acupuncture
#chinesemedicine #herbs
#cupping#footsoaks

Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer's, the more action we inspire. Commit to raising awareness for the 47 million people living with Alzheimer's worldwide.
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To learn more go to https://www.alz.org/
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#ENDALZ#EndAlzheimers#health#wellness#acupuncture

Adaptability may be your most essential skill in the covid-19 world

Use this time to establish new healthy habits! Adaptability leads to better health and happiness. 💪🤗

"There’s no question that we are living through a period of acute discomfort. “We are being attacked by stress,” says Reynolds, “to the point that our brains are not functioning at full capacity.”

🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠 (Just keep swimming!)

To keep moving forward, she says, it’s essential that we do all those good-for-us things we say we’re going to do, such as going for walks, or taking breaks to meditate — or just breathe."

washingtonpost.com Why you need this attribute, and how to cultivate it.

On Memorial Day we remember the fallen and honor their service and sacrifice.
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#happymemorialday#heroes#courage#faith#brave

Exercise improves memory and boosts blood flow to brain - Neuroscience News

Exercise improves memory and boosts blood flow to brain 🤗💃👯‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

Following a one year program of aerobic exercise improves memory function and boosts blood flow to brain areas critical for cognition in older adults with risk factors for dementia.

#exercise #memory #neuroscience #science
#justkeepmoving #stayhealthy #

https://neurosciencenews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/neurosciencenews.com/exercise-memory-bloodflow-16440/amp/

neurosciencenews.com Following a one year program of aerobic exercise improves memory function and boosts blood flow to brain areas critical for cognition in older adults with risk factors for dementia.

Many symptoms of neurological inflammation can show up with Lyme disease and are often missed or misdiagnosed.
#lyme #lymeawareness #maydayproject #loudounlyme #acupuncture #herbs #relief

How does Lyme Disease Affect Vision?
In the early stages, visual symptoms can include: blur, visual fatigue, double vision, headaches associated with visual activities, losing place when reading, seeing words appear to double or become double when reading, and more.

In later stages of the disease, inflammation of the eye may develop. Ocular symptoms can include sensitivity to light and floaters (spots in front of the eyes)

Research also shows that when the visual process is compromised by tick-borne disease the person will develop compensatory habits in order to attempt to function with their compromised vision.
#TheMaydayProject
#ShareToEducate
#JustOneBiteAway