Resilience Acupuncture & Wellness

04/06/2026

This practice affirms and welcomes all q***r and transgender folks! I see you and I celebrate you 🌈✨❤️

The 'Chiles v. Salazar' decision is dangerous and misguided and we MUST fight back! Please rush an urgent donation today to ensure LGBTQ+ youth in this country can grow up with dignity, safety and freedom to be who they are.

04/02/2026

03/25/2026

Here are a couple of fun and joyful things happening this weekend! I hope you can make it out to the No Kings protest too, of course. ✨☮️🕊️🌈🌷

02/14/2026

February 17 is the start of the Year of the Fire Horse. Learn the importance of the lunar calendar and how the zodiac came to be.

02/03/2026

🌿🌱立春 (Lichun) We are half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. In the Chinese almanac, this marks the start of spring 🌱🍀Traditionally, farmers would celebrate with 春餅 spring pancakes filled with vegetables and fungi; whereas the nobilities would have roasted duck in their wraps 😋

立春中醫養生重點在於「護陽養肝」與「疏肝理氣」。早睡早起、伸懶腰、適度運動如快走或八段錦來調節氣血，避免春睏。

It is the time to focus on “protecting Yang energy and nourishing the Liver” to prevent spring fatigue. By “soothing the Liver and regulating Qi.”

We adapt to the season by going to bed early and also to wake up early; do daily stretch exercises, and engage in moderate exercise such as brisk walking or 八段錦 Baduanjin to regulate Qi and improve blood circulation.

01/03/2026

It's cold outside, but it's going to be 🔥🔥🔥 at the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market this Saturday!

So much goodness to start your New Year off right with fresh, local ingredients, locally hand-crafted ready-made treats, beautiful local artisan crafts, and a warming cup of your favorite chai or coffee.

Check out our super-loaded all-star lineup of vendors!!! Wow, right?!!! Be sure to say hello to all your old favorites and welcome in some new ones as well.

Have you seen our new limited-edition market bag? Stop by the info booth and grab a locally designed market swag bag for the jaw-droppingly reasonable price of $20 (What a deal!! 😮)!

All this and incredible live local music means that you will not want to miss the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market this Saturday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Bloomington's own Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN Pavilion at 1601 S. Rogers St.

Join us while we celebrate another year as the oldest winter farmers' market in Indiana with great food and wonderful local products, fantastic music, and the one-of-a-kind special folks in this unique community that we are so happy to meet every week at the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market!

12/23/2024

Winter solstice and the holidays are here again. May we all have what we need to get through the last full week of this year. Not everyone is nourished by friends and family. Some folks are missing those they loved. Let's remember to support one another in every season. May we all grow stronger in the expanding light of each new day.

12/23/2024

I get that same question a lot too. These are some helpful tips!

“Dr. Aviva - what can I do to balance my estrogen?” may be one the most common questions I hear on here!
Estrogen isn’t “good” or “bad”—it’s about balance - because high or low, it can really affect your mood, cycles & so much more.

What you eat directly impacts your estrogen levels. From your liver to your gut, your food choices influence how your body produces, metabolizes & eliminates estrogen.

Here’s a quick guide to foods that promote healthy estrogen balance + why they work:

✨ Flaxseeds
Rich in lignans, plant compounds that act as phytoestrogens, flaxseeds help gently regulate estrogen levels, promote the breakdown of estrogen into less potent forms & support overall hormone balance.
Add 1-2 tbsp of freshly ground flaxseeds to smoothies, oatmeal, or salads

✨ Cruciferous Veggies
Broccoli, kale, cauliflower + Brussels sprouts contain sulforaphane & DIM, compounds that support your liver in breaking down estrogen into safe forms for elimination.
Enjoy at least 1 cup daily

✨ Fermented Foods
A healthy microbiome regulates the estrobolome, the gut bacteria responsible for metabolizing estrogen. Dysbiosis can lead to estrogen buildup, contributing to PMS or heavy periods.
Add sauerkraut, kimchi, or miso to your meals daily

✨ Berries
Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries & strawberries are packed with polyphenols, antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect your cells, supporting liver & hormone health.
Snack on them or add to yogurt or smoothies - 1/2 cup/day fresh or frozen

✨ Healthy Fats
Avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds & fatty fish provide essential fats for hormone production + blood sugar regulation

✨ Fiber-Rich Foods
Fiber binds to excess estrogen in your gut, helping remove it from the body + preventing buildup.
Focus on whole grains, beans, lentils & veggies

Addressing root causes of high & low estrogen can be transformative for how you feel during your cycles + during which includes attention to: liver support, & balanced blood sugar. Learn about and a new approach to w/ my NYT bestseller, Hormone Intelligence (🔗 in bio)

What’s one food you’ll add to your plate this week?

12/04/2024

11/20/2024

11/20/2024

Hi, Loves. I'm inviting you all on Wednesday, November 20th to the 2024 Bloomington observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we honour those who were taken from us through violence in the past year. Join us in the downtown Monroe County Library Auditorium (first floor). Doors open at 6:45, event begins at 7. I didn't make an event this year just to be a bit safer regarding who gets to see it. There will also be security as in past years. This is a somber event, please respect that. And let any of our community who are not members of this group know. Thank you.