Wellness Within Acupuncture

04/29/2026

The simplicity’s in life are the most potent forms of therapy 🌹

A meal
A moment
A walk
A talk
A shower
A connection
A moment of feeling alive

From Lexi Florentine 🤍

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

The Lung System 🌿

Some common manifestations of balanced and imbalanced lung meridian system. The lung is the sister of the large intestine, so some digestive issues can arise when the lung is out of balance. Allergies, skin issues, emotions- (grief, sadness, longing,) , breathing, sinus health, can all be related to the lung system. This is why an acupuncturist asked you specific questions, to identify what systems are at play, and then we work to balance them out 🌿

04/29/2026

Acupuncture and Spring: what are some common things acupuncture is really good for during the spring season?

- ALLERGIES, STRESS, HEADACHES, FATIGUE, EMOTIONAL BALANCE, JAW PAIN, DETOX

*Read on for nutritional therapy to support the Liver meridian

LIVER-SPRING ARTICLE:

It's an optimal time of year to rise with the sun, get up, get outside and move around, be active, which reflect the expansive, moving, growing, energetic nature of spring. If you look around, you will most likely notice new buds on trees and flowers peeking through the soil after the dark, cold, heavy, “yin” winter.

In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the organ associated with Spring and is a heavy hitter as far as organs go. It is also seen as a major detox organ as it is viewed in the Western world.

During Spring it is very common for people developing the motivation to cleanse their body, their home, their relationships, make changes or simply look at their life and identify what is nourishing them and what is not.

Our bodies may also "detox" on their own, it's common for people to experience the gamete of "stuff", ranging from skin out breaks, sinus infections, g.i. disharmony, intense waves of emotions (namely anger, irritability, and grief) this time of year.

The Liver in TCM is very much the ‘Decision Maker’, it likes to have a plan of action and make sure things are moving swiftly and smoothly, you’ll notice the wind picking up in Spring which is the weather element related to the Liver, this is Mother Earths way of clearing the debris to welcome the new, our bodies undergo the same phenomenon through it’s own cleansing process (mentioned above).

In Springtime, the desire to eat as much naturally decreases, and thus the body begins to renew itself naturally, not only of food residue but also of toxic or unnecessary emotions.

During cleansing periods whether it be physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, it is very common for things to rise to the surface, often during this time, we see a lot of ANGER/FRUSTRATION while ‘cleaning out the closet’.

In Chinese Medicine, Anger is related to the Liver. Many people often will comment that ‘wind makes the irritable’. The Liver characteristics are also courage, boldness, and a strong leadership skills. When one’s Liver energy is in harmony, Vision becomes clearer and things are seen in new ways. This is a perfect time for discovering your true nature and giving attention to self awareness and self-expression.

Many times with patients, I mention the Liver as though it’s a person or has a personality, it certainly does in Chinese Medicine. When the Liver is mentioned it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with your liver, we are talking about the meridian system, the energy pathways, and how “Liver type” symptoms manifest in the body.

Often times, I throw the term LIVER QI STAGNATION around, it’s a fancy way of saying STRESS. When we become stressed, overwhelmed, bogged down, pent up, irritable, this is a clear indication the Qi is not moving smoothly and efficiently, specifically the Liver Qi becomes stagnant which then affects other systems. The Liver is essential, detoxing and filtering pretty much everything that enters our bodies, so it’s our responsibility to help it perform it’s job, the more we help it, the more it’ll help us!

Liver Qi Stagnation manifests clinically as: abdominal/epigastric distention, hypochondriac pain, nausea, vomiting, PMS, irregular periods, painful periods, depression, irritability, anger, feeling of a lump in the throat, reduced appetite, borborygmi, excessive belching, acid reflux, dry and red eyes, etc.

*NOTE: All of these symptoms do not have to be present to be considered LQS and some of these manifestations can indicate other patterns present

In chronic Liver related cases that have progressed we will see hepatitis, jaundice, Liver disease, cirrhosis, etc.

In Chinese Medicine, we love to use food and nutrition as medicine and we look at the foods energetic constitution and how that affects the body just as we do herbal medicine. Fortunately there are a multitude of foods to support the Liver and eliminate and prevent future imbalances. Something cool I notice is when Im experiencing my own liver symptoms (short fuse, irritability, tension) I often notice my body naturally craves the foods that are beneficial to it during that time.

Foods for Liver Qi Stagnation:

-Lemon, lime, grapefruit, onions, greens, cardamom, cumin, fennel, horseradish, mint, cabbage, turnip root, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, sprouted grains, asparagus, quinoa, dandelion root, peony root, bupleurum (herb), chamomile

Foods that Boost the Liver Qi (when it becomes more depressed due to stagnation over time):

- Apple cider vinegar, beets, coconut milk, garlic, leeks, basil, pepper, ginger, rosemary, scallions, kohlrabi, oregano, tumeric, chives

Foods that Detoxify the Liver:

- Celery, cucumber, seaweed, watercress, mung beans, millet, rhubarb, daikon radish, spinach Swiss chard, kale, parsley

Foods to Avoid:

- Hydrogenated foods, fried/greasy foods (will contribute to more stagnation), coffee, alcohol, excessively spicy foods, processed sugar, peanut butter

This is a great time to eat more raw foods and sprouted foods, your diet will also most likely be the lightest during this time of year than any other season. All of these foods and practices promote cleansing and cooling the body which is perfect for us after the heavy, rich, and dense diet of winter. Think of springtime food as a means to renew your body, mind, and spirit 🌴

04/27/2026

Wishing you a beautiful day today 🧚🏼

04/27/2026

You are a child of GOD. ..don't let them sell you on transhumanism... STAY NATURAL 🤩

04/27/2026

Let’s talk about Gua Sha 🧚🏼

04/26/2026

Enjoy your Sunday ✨

04/26/2026

Focus on the roots 🌱