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08/02/2025

💧 Let’s talk about hydration — and what dehydration actually feels like.

Most of us think of dehydration as extreme — dizzy, dry mouth, chapped lips. But truth is, you can be mildly dehydrated and not even realize it.

Dehydration doesn’t just mean you’re thirsty. It can show up as:

⚡ Brain fog
⚡ Fatigue or sluggishness
⚡ Headaches
⚡ Muscle cramps
⚡ Dry skin or eyes
⚡ Even irritability and mood dips

In Chinese Medicine, fluids (or “Jin-Ye”) are essential for nourishing your organs, keeping tissues supple, and allowing Qi to move freely. When fluids are deficient, things get stuck. Heat builds. You feel tired, tense, or inflamed.

✨ Staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking more water. It’s about:

✔️ Replenishing electrolytes (think: a pinch of sea salt, coconut water, mineral-rich foods)
✔️ Eating hydrating fruits and veggies (cucumbers, watermelon, berries)
✔️ Sipping slowly throughout the day — not just chugging when you’re already thirsty

Your body is 60-70% water. Every system depends on it. When you're hydrated, everything flows better — digestion, circulation, even your mood.

So grab that water, take a mindful sip, and give your body the fluid support it deserves. 🌿💧

08/01/2025

🌾 Welcome to Late Summer — the Fifth Season in Chinese Medicine 🌾

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Late Summer is a season all its own — a brief but powerful transition between the height of summer and the slow inward turn of autumn. It’s ruled by the Earth element, the Spleen and Stomach, and it asks us to nourish, center, and digest — not just food, but life.

You may feel the energy shifting now:
☀️ From active, outward fire to more grounded, stabilizing earth
💛 From doing to being
🌿 From rapid expansion to gentle integration

Physically, you might notice changes in digestion, heavier limbs, bloating, or cravings for sweet and comforting foods.
Mentally, your thoughts may feel scattered, or you may struggle with overthinking or worry.
Emotionally, it’s a time when we often seek comfort, connection, and the feeling of being “home” — both in our bodies and in our lives.

This is a beautiful time to:
✨ Eat warm, cooked foods like squash, yams, and rice
✨ Spend time in nature, especially barefoot
✨ Slow down, simplify, and reflect
✨ Receive care that grounds and nourishes you — like acupuncture 😉

As we shift with the season, listen in. Your body always knows the way. 💛

07/31/2025

☀️ Let’s talk infrared light, mitochondria & modern wellness trends...

You’ve probably seen infrared saunas, red light masks, or heat lamps trending all over your feed — and while it might seem like the latest “gadget craze,” the truth is: your body has always craved this kind of light.

Infrared rays (especially near-infrared) come naturally from the sun — they’re the warming, healing wavelengths we feel more than we see. And here’s where it gets exciting...

Infrared light pe*****tes deep into tissues and directly supports your mitochondria — the powerhouse of your cells. Think of mitochondria as your body’s battery chargers. When exposed to infrared light, they produce more ATP (aka energy), helping to:
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Speed up tissue repair
✔️ Support metabolism and detox pathways
✔️ Boost circulation
✔️ Calm the nervous system

🌞 Translation: sunlight in the right doses = natural healing frequency.

So while fancy devices have their place, don’t underestimate the power of getting outside early in the day, letting natural light hit your skin and eyes, and grounding in nature. These infrared rays can pe*****te through clothing which makes them different than the more harmful UV rays.

It’s not just good for your mood — it’s good for your mitochondria. 🔋✨

07/30/2025

🌿 Happy International Day of Friendship 💛

Today is a beautiful reminder that our connections — the real, soul-nourishing ones — are powerful medicine.

Whether it's a best friend, workout buddy, sibling, or the person who just gets you without needing words… these relationships anchor us in times of stress, offer laughter when we need lightness, and remind us we’re not alone.

In Chinese Medicine, we know the Heart is more than a physical organ — it’s where our Shen (spirit) resides. And nothing strengthens the Shen like meaningful connection. Friendship calms the nervous system, boosts our mood, and actually helps us heal more deeply.

So today, send that text. Make that call. Give a hug. Share a memory. Let someone know how much they mean to you.

Because friendship is medicine — and our hearts need it just as much as our bodies do. 💗

07/29/2025

🍑 Cooling Summer Quinoa Salad with Peaches & Cucumber
Why it works in TCM:

Peaches nourish fluids, move Qi, and are gently warming — great for supporting digestion.

Cucumbers are cooling and help clear Summer Heat.

Mint soothes irritability and releases the surface — perfect for hot, sticky days.

Quinoa is neutral, supports the Spleen, and is grounding without being heavy.

Lemon adds a touch of sour to help regulate Liver Qi and balance the heat of summer.

🥗 Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

1 ripe peach, sliced thin

½ cucumber, thinly sliced

¼ cup chopped fresh mint

1–2 tbsp chopped scallions (optional)

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of sea salt

Optional: a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or crushed pistachios

🥣 Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, sliced peach, cucumber, mint, and scallions.

In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

Toss the salad gently with the dressing.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds or pistachios if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

🌿 TCM Tip: Enjoy this dish during Late Summer, when the Earth element (Spleen/Stomach) is at its peak. Chew slowly, eat mindfully, and let your meals ground and cool you.

07/28/2025

🍳 Ladies 40 & up — are you eating enough protein?

Here’s your Monday nudge: don’t skimp on the building blocks your body really needs.

As we age (especially after 40), our bodies naturally begin to lose muscle mass, and our metabolism can slow. Add in hormonal shifts, stress, and busy schedules — and it’s easy to under-eat one of the most essential macronutrients: protein.

Protein isn’t just for athletes or bodybuilders. It supports:
✔️ Lean muscle (which helps us stay strong and mobile)
✔️ Hormone balance
✔️ Blood sugar stability
✔️ Satiety and energy
✔️ Healthy hair, skin, nails — and mood

Many women feel better when they aim for 20–30g of protein per meal — and yes, that’s more than you might think!

✨ Pair it with fiber-rich veggies, healthy fats, and slow carbs for meals that truly nourish.

You deserve to feel strong, resilient, and grounded — inside and out.

07/28/2025

🕒 Monday Minute: Chinese Medicine & Mental Health

When most people think of acupuncture, they think pain relief. But what if I told you it’s just as powerful for emotional well-being?

In Chinese Medicine, your mind and body aren’t separate — they’re deeply connected. Anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, even burnout... these aren’t just in your head. They show up in your digestion, your sleep, your breath, your muscles. And that’s where acupuncture steps in.

We work with your Heart (Shen), your Liver (stress + emotional flow), and your Spleen (worry + overthinking) to bring you back into balance. Acupuncture calms the nervous system, supports better sleep, eases the weight of stress, and helps you feel more grounded — body and mind.

Your emotional health is your health. And yes, there’s a point for that. 💛

07/28/2025

Scar tissue is the result of the body’s ability to heal a wound, or cut of any type. It does so by depositing fibroblasts (cells that make collagen fibers) in young or recent scars, and later in old scars, they turn into dense collagenous fibers.

Not only does it help to break up the adhesive quality of the tissue, but scar treatments can work to soften the scar as well. Acupuncture for scar tissue treatment specifically helps to stimulate mechanoreceptors and nociceptors in the skin and underlying tissues in a way that enhances the activity of inhibitory neural mediators (meaning chemicals that will counteract the neuropeptides that cause inflammation).

07/25/2025

I get this question a lot! How often should I come for acupuncture??

This is a great graphic below. But the answer is also “it depends”. As much as this would be the ideal, I also take into account insurance benefits/restrictions, financial obligations, scheduling, & how well the body is reacting to treatment.

07/21/2025

🌿 Cooling Summer Quinoa Salad with Mint & Melon 🍉
A Traditional Chinese Medicine–inspired recipe for joyful summer eating

Why this works in summer (TCM-style):
In Chinese Medicine, summer is all about the Heart and Shen (spirit). It’s the most yang time of year — full of warmth, movement, and growth. We support this energy by eating cooling, moistening, and colorful foods that are high in water content and easy to digest.

🥗 Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

1 cup diced watermelon 🍉 (clears heat, supports fluids)

1 cup diced cucumber 🥒 (cooling, supports digestion)

½ cup chopped mint 🌿 (clears summer heat, calms the spirit)

¼ cup chopped scallions (gently supports digestion without overheating)

Juice of 1 lime or lemon 🍋 (moves Qi, refreshes)

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional: sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or goat cheese for extra richness

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Cook quinoa and let it cool completely. Fluff with a fork.

Dice watermelon and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and toss gently to combine.

Serve chilled or room temperature.

💛 TCM Tips:
Eat this salad midday, when digestive fire is strongest.

Avoid drinking icy beverages alongside to preserve your Spleen Qi.

Want more grounding? Add steamed zucchini or sweet corn.

Let food be your first medicine. 🌿
This dish is a beautiful balance of yin-nourishing, heart-calming, and spirit-lifting — just like summer was meant to be.

07/20/2025

🍦It’s National Ice Cream Day… but why does my acupuncturist tell me to avoid cold foods like ice cream? 🤔

Don’t worry — I’m not here to ruin the fun (I love a summer treat too!), but here’s the scoop from a Chinese Medicine perspective:

In TCM, your digestive system is like a warm pot on a stove — it needs steady heat to break down and “cook” your food so your body can absorb nutrients properly.

When we eat cold, damp foods like ice cream (especially in excess), it’s like throwing an ice cube into that warm pot — it slows everything down.

This can lead to:
🌀 Bloating or sluggish digestion
💤 Fatigue after meals
🌧️ Dampness (think heaviness, phlegm, sinus issues, brain fog)

So, while a little ice cream now and then isn’t going to hurt, pay attention to how it makes you feel. If you notice your gut gets unhappy or you’re feeling a little off, try balancing it out with:
✨ Warm ginger or cinnamon tea
✨ Cooked, grounding meals
✨ A little acupuncture support 😉

Your body is always talking — even through your cravings. Honor it, love it, and treat yourself with kindness (ice cream or not). 💛

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