Dr. Julie Liang

10/28/2024

It’s amazing to see such powerful changes in my patients. This one came to me suffering from digestive issues, irregular periods, skin problems, and anxiety. We did several tests and determined we need to remove foods she was sensitive to, clean up her gut, and support her liver and adrenals. She did everything she needed to do and more and her results are nothing short of amazing. She is such an all star! 🤩

04/10/2024

I’ll be taking a much needed vacation and will respond when I return! 🫶🌼

02/08/2023

Glyphosate is one of the most widely used toxic herbicides in the world, with millions of pounds sprayed on crops each year. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the potential health risks of consuming glyphosate-treated foods.

Glyphosate has been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer, hormonal imbalances, and digestive problems. Glyphosate has been shown to impact the health of every organ system in the body. It has been classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been linked to increased rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers affecting the prostate, brain, lungs, and breasts.

This nasty little chemical has also been linked to increased gut permeability, autism, thyroid disorders, kidney disease, and more.

Where is glyphosate found?
- Tap water
- Non organic produce
- Non organic meat and seafood
- Non organic packaged and processed foods (think crackers, popcorn, condiments, sauces, cooking oils, baked goods.

Focusing on an organic, minimally processed, whole food diet will help reduce your exposure to this chemical helping to reduce your chances of illness down the road.

01/24/2023

Stay educated with your pharmaceuticals. While necessary for some, they are often over prescribed to patients. To complicate matters even more, additional prescriptions are often added to counter the side effects leading to more nutrient depletion. Supplementing with diet, neutraceuticals, and Chinese medicine work well to offset these negative side effects while also supporting and improving the health of your body. Start at the root and see improvement in many symptoms rather than treating just the symptom which can lead more problems down the line.

Stay tuned for part two.

01/23/2023

Keeping a healthy gut is the best way to prevent disease.

01/17/2023

Having issues with stubborn carpal tunnel that doesn’t seem to be going away with PT or stretching? Consider the health of your thyroid or vitamin b levels.

According to the National Health Institute, when your thyroid hormones are out of whack it can cause the membrane that lines the tendons in your wrist to swell and cause irritation in the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a narrow opening in the wrist that allows median nerve through to supply function to the forearms, wrist, and fingers.

If you notice thyroid symptoms (as mentioned in the previous post) and even experience bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, consider running a full thyroid panel and getting your b12 levels checked.

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01/07/2023

Brain fog is a big sign your brain is inflamed. There can be a myriad of underlying reasons you have brain fog.
•Low iron stores
•Leaky Gut
•Post Viral Syndrome
•Poor Hormone Health
•Blood Sugar Dysregulation
•Stress
•Sleep Apnea
•Unknown Dental Infection

At the root of brain fog is inflammation. If you’re in need of support and guidance, I have helped many people improve their brain fog symptoms so that they can focus on the things they want to in their lives. No more thoughts dropped mid sentence, no more walking through the day in a haze, no more walking into a room and forgetting why you went in there.

If you’re ready to tackle your brain fog. Reach out today.

12/24/2022

And let’s not forget water!

Add some lemon to your water first thing in the morning to support your liver after a night of celebrations.

B Vitamins, magnesium, and milk thistle all support the liver and help with detoxification.

Electrolytes will support minerals in your body and keep you hydrated. Taking electrolytes before and after a night of drinking or over doing it will also help prevent that nasty hangover headache.

Probiotics replenish gut bacteria that gets destroyed from alcohols and poor food choices. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome will help prevent leaky gut.

12/14/2022

✨Happy Holidays! ✨

12/08/2022

If you’re like most people right now, you’ve probably been hit with a cold, the flu, or even covid.

For some it presents as a sore, dry throat, ear congestion, and hot body.

For others it’s a sinus infection and head congestion with mucus that’s hard to get out.

Others have fevers, body, fatigue, and low energy.

Even the little ones are getting phlegmy coughs, low fevers, and having trouble sleeping. Some are chronically sick picking recurrent colds and bugs.

During these times it important to support and regulate the immune system through the viral and bacterial invasions. When we get sick we can deplete our bodies of Vitamin D and glutathione which act as firefighters putting out inflammation in the body so it’s important to be sure to replenish these guys to keep your body strong.

Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric and helps to manage oxidative stress and inflammation from illness. Be sure it has black pepper in it for better absorption.

Biocidin is an herbal antibacterial spray to help kill any bacteria overgrowth in the mouth and throat. It’s also great for traveling. This can be used on kids and adults.

Omega 3’s have a protective mechanism and research has shown it to inhibit specific enzymes that produce inflammation in the body. This is great for support to prevent long hauler symptoms after illness.

Zinc has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of viral illnesses.

Probiotics support a healthy gut. A dirty gut is a sick gut which can lead to more inflammation and susceptibility to illness.

All of these are great for the little kiddos as well. After all we know they tend to bring all colds and flus home with them. They especially need the extra immune support during these times.

DM for more questions or to inquire about a visit.

12/05/2022

T•H•A•N•K•F•U•L

A little over a year ago one of my best friends and I decided we’d do something crazy and challenge ourselves to choose one hard thing that we couldn’t quit until a dedicated amount of time was invested. In this case 3 months.

I had just read Angela Duckworth’s book Grit and I was super inspired to do something challenging for myself. I knew Steph was always up for a challenge, I mean she paid the grocery store clerk in pennies one time because she wanted to see if she could stay under her grocery budget AND get rid of all her extra pennies. (I told her to never put anyone through that again 😘.)

So I told her about my idea. We had both been toying with some big and impactful life choices so when she said yes we spent the next month determining what that hard thing was going to be. Needless to say we didn’t start small 😂.

Steph chose to go for a promotion with her company that required her to move to the east coast after 11yrs in one place. She would head to a city where she knew no one, lead an entire new demographic of people with all eyes on her, and do a job that pushed her far outside her comfort zone. She’s killin it.

I chose to buy what is now my acupuncture practice. I had to secure my funding and learn all the ins and outs of negotiating and contracts and words like attrition and KPI’s. I also had to determine exactly why I truly wanted this. It was no small commitment and while my gut had screamed YES my logic was like WTF, how are you gonna make this happen? When I finally aligned with my why everything fell into place. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t quick, but it was worth it.

We both did really HARD things and while the book says pick something per quarter, our choices are extending far longer. I couldn’t have gotten through this without her and some other very special people in my life and for them I am forever grateful and touched.

If you’re on the fence about starting something new, I challenge you to trust that you can do it and do it now. I am so grateful I did and that our hard thing will extend for years to come 🙌🏼

11/24/2022

May your Thanksgiving be blessed and surrounded with people you love.

11/17/2022

Our patients truly are the best 🥰

11/06/2022

Contemplating life with an amazing sunset after a full day of learning. Couldn’t ask for better 🌅

10/14/2022

Come relax and take some time for yourself. Ease your mind, clear your pain, and refresh yourself. 💆🏻‍♀️

10/11/2022

10/08/2022

One of my mama’s gave birth to her new bundle yesterday and I couldn’t be more overjoyed for her.

She worked with Pivotal through both of her pregnancies doing acupuncture and proper nutrient support now welcoming the latest to her family. 💕

Acupuncture supports fertility and natal care long before a woman gets pregnant. If you’re wondering how acupuncture can help with pregnancy here are a list of reasons:
- Stimulates circulation and support for fetal development
- Reduce anxiety and stress through the entire process
- Reduce nausea and morning sickness and reflux
- Relieves aches and pains
- Treats fatigue
- Relieves constipation
- Prepares cervix for labor
- Support birthing
- regulate and support the body for recovery after birth

When done safely, acupuncture will help support your fertility journey, pregnancy and labor, and post pregnancy care so you get through this process ready for your new addition. 👶😊