Sarah Johnson Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine - West Lake, Austin, TX

09/16/2025

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2025/9/16/acupuncture-for-painful-periods-natural-relief-for-menstrual-discomfort

Menstrual pain affects millions of women worldwide, often disrupting daily life and causing significant discomfort. While over-the-counter pain medications are commonly used, many are seeking natural, effective alternatives. One such holistic approach gaining recognition is acupuncture . Understan

09/04/2025

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2025/9/4/due-dates-natural-support-for-a-smoother-birth

Are you in your third trimester and looking for a natural way to prepare your body for labor? Eating dates during pregnancy—especially in the final weeks—may help support an easier, faster labor. Backed by both traditional wisdom and modern research, this natural remedy is gaining popularity amo...

08/29/2025

You’re not imagining it. Long Covid symptoms are real and you deserve real support. Acupuncture helps rebalance energy, clear brain fog, and restore your body after viral illness. I’m here for ya 💛

08/22/2025

08/14/2025

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2025/8/1/jing-our-life-force-how-to-protect-it-to-enhance-fertility

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jing is considered one of the most vital substances for health and longevity. Often translated as “essence,” Jing is the foundational energy that fuels growth, development, reproduction, and life itself. Think of it as your body's deepest reservoir of vital...

08/01/2025

🍉Eat with the season the TCM way!

☀️Summer is the season of Fire, joy, and yang energy. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s the perfect time to eat cooling, hydrating foods like watermelon,cucumber, and mint and to avoid overly spicy, greasy, or heavy meals.

🍴Balance your plate and thrive all summer!

05/21/2025

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2025/5/14/endometriosis-and-chemical-exposure

Acupuncture has become a popular form of treatment for people with endometriosis. Diet and lifestyle adjustments are important components when dealing with endometriosis and growing evidence suggests that chemical exposure can also be linked to it and to other pelvic inflammatory conditions. What C

11/26/2024

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2024/11/20/treating-hot-flashes-with-acupuncture

What Are Hot Flashes? Hot flashes are the number one symptom women experience during the transition into menopause. 75% of people report hot flashes during perimenopause & menopause, by far the most recognizable symptom. Hot flashes can occur at any time of day or night, and can come on

11/13/2024

Starting acupuncture and herbal medicine now will help you later if you suffer from cedar allergies! 🍂🌿✨

09/25/2024

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2024/9/25/acupuncture-101-back-to-the-basics

The History of Acupuncture Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago, where it is believed that sharpened stones were used to deliver treatment as long ago as 6000 BCE.  There’s some speculation that a similar practice was developing in other parts of the world too. The mumm

06/25/2024

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2024/6/18/using-zinc-for-menopause

Did you know that one of the enzymes that’s vital for your senses of taste and smell is dependent on zinc? And that zinc is the second most abundant trace minerals in your body after iron? Besides your sense of taste and smell, this hard working mineral contributes in a lot of ways to your daily w...

06/18/2024

https://www.sjohnsonlac.com/blog/2024/4/18/clary-sage-oil-for-labor-preparation

I feel like when most of us think about essential oils, we think about how they can benefit our moods. Certain smells such as lavender and chamomile can bring us to a place of deep relaxation while others, like lemon and peppermint can lift us up and help us be more productive at work or at home. Es