Eastern Wellness Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Eastern Wellness Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Nourish Women, Nourish the World.

Eastern Wellness Acupuncture & Functional Medicine provides a hormone balance program, moxa, cupping, herbal therapy, and more to Lakewood, CO and the surrounding areas.

04/25/2026

You don’t have to choose one or the other.

Conventional medicine looks at structure.
TCM and functional medicine look at function.

Sometimes you need both.

If you feel like you’re not getting the full picture,
it may be time to add another perspective.

And it doesn’t have to look one way.

Some people resonate with acupuncture.
Some prefer nutrition or supplements.

The key is finding what works for you.


https://youtu.be/Mop8d8K_9GcADHD is not just about attention.And it’s not just about discipline.In many of the patients ...
04/24/2026

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ADHD is not just about attention.

And it’s not just about discipline.

In many of the patients I see—especially women—ADHD shows up very differently than what we were taught to look for.

In this video, we take a deeper look at ADHD from both a functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective.

Because when we only focus on symptoms, we miss the bigger picture.

In this video, we’ll explore:
-Why ADHD presents differently in children vs. adults
-Why symptoms in women often fluctuate with hormones
-The connection between gut health and neurotransmitters
-How inflammation and gut imbalance can affect focus and mood
-Why blood sugar stability is critical for brain function
-Lifestyle patterns that either support or worsen symptoms
-A TCM perspective on ADHD (Liver, Spleen, and Kidney imbalances)
-How internal “heat” and “phlegm” contribute to brain fog and emotional dysregulation

The gut plays a much bigger role than most people realize.

Neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine—both essential for mood and focus—are largely influenced by gut function.

So when digestion is off, the brain often follows.

If you found this helpful, subscribe for more insights on TCM and functional medicine.

And if you’re ready to look at your health from a root-cause perspective, we’re here to support you.

04/22/2026

ADHD doesn’t always look the same.

In TCM, we don’t just label it—we look at the pattern.

In children, it’s often deficiency.
Restlessness, impulsivity, difficulty focusing.
The energy is not rooted.

In adults, it shifts.
It can feel like overwhelm, brain fog, scattered focus.

Different stage, same underlying imbalance.

And often, it overlaps with anxiety and sleep issues.

The goal is not just to manage behavior.
It’s to understand what the body needs.


04/20/2026

Not everyone is built the same—and that’s not a bad thing.

In TCM, your constitution is shaped before you even arrive here.
From your parents, yes… but also from the timing, climate, and environment you’re born into.

For example, colder climates often create a stronger outer defense.
But that can also mean more heat gets trapped inside.

So what looks like “strong” on the outside
may still feel out of balance internally.

Health is not about being the same.
It’s about understanding how you are built.


Detox is not about extremes.Your body already knows how to detox.The question is—are you supporting it, or overwhelming ...
04/19/2026

Detox is not about extremes.

Your body already knows how to detox.
The question is—are you supporting it, or overwhelming it?

In TCM, detox is not a quick reset.
It’s what happens when your systems are in balance.

Support the body. Nourish the system.
That’s where real detox happens.


04/18/2026

Hydration hits different in menopause.

Less hydration = less detox + more Yin depletion.

And that can show up as hot flashes, anxiety, and more.

Keep it simple… and make it fun.
Your body will thank you.


https://youtu.be/p5azL3zbqK8Have you ever been told your lab results are “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yoursel...
04/17/2026

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Have you ever been told your lab results are “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself?

This is something I see all the time in clinic.

Conventional lab tests are designed to detect structural damage—organ dysfunction, high inflammation, or disease that has already crossed a threshold. But they don’t always show what’s happening earlier, when your body is already struggling.

In this video, we’ll explore:
-Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal health
-What conventional labs actually measure (and what they miss)
-The concept of low-grade chronic inflammation
-Why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain can exist without abnormal labs
-How TCM evaluates function vs. structure
-How combining lab testing with TCM creates a more complete picture of your health

Because healing is not just about numbers.
It’s about restoring function.

If this resonates with you and you’re tired of being told “everything is normal,” it may be time to look at your health from a different perspective.

Subscribe for more insights on TCM and functional medicine, and if you’re ready to understand what your body is really trying to tell you, we’re here to support you.

04/15/2026

If you want better sleep, look at when you eat.

Late dinners = overworking your body at night.

In TCM, digestion should wind down before sleep.

Try finishing dinner before 7pm, and keep it light.

Because when the body is still working, it can’t fully rest.


04/13/2026

Adrenal fatigue = living in survival mode for too long.

At first, your body pushes through.
Then it tries to keep up.
Eventually, it burns out.

You feel tired… but can’t rest.
Because the stress never stopped.

Healing starts when your body feels safe again.


Digestive health isn’t just about your gut—it’s the foundation of everything.Modern science calls it the microbiome.In T...
04/12/2026

Digestive health isn’t just about your gut—it’s the foundation of everything.

Modern science calls it the microbiome.
In TCM, we call it Spleen and Stomach Qi.

Different language. Same truth.

When digestion is strong:
• Energy is steady
• Mind is clear
• Immunity is resilient

When it’s off, everything feels it.

Support your gut with:
• Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and miso
• Warm, nourishing foods like rice, oats, and root vegetables

Because healing doesn’t start with restriction.
It starts with strengthening the foundation.


04/11/2026

Carbs aren’t the problem—lack of recovery is.

In TCM, over-exercising depletes your Spleen and Kidney Qi.
And one of the most important ways to rebuild?
Carbs.

Not processed, excess carbs—but the right ones:
• Sweet potato
• Rice
• Oats
• Quinoa

These support recovery, restore energy, and help your body rebuild.

The issue isn’t carbs.
It’s imbalance.

Less restriction. More intention.


https://youtu.be/_0vcIrof6L4Prediabetes doesn’t happen overnight—and it’s not just about sugar.In this video, we take a ...
04/10/2026

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Prediabetes doesn’t happen overnight—and it’s not just about sugar.

In this video, we take a deeper look at what’s really happening in the body from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective. Rather than focusing only on numbers like A1C, we explore the underlying patterns that lead to metabolic imbalance.

In this video, we’ll explore:
• Why prediabetes is a long-term metabolic imbalance
• The role of Yin-Yang imbalance in blood sugar regulation
• How the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney systems work together
• Why your body struggles to process carbohydrates
• The connection between stress and rising glucose levels
• How “energy outside the cell” leads to fatigue and dysfunction
• Why food—not supplements—should be your first step
• How acupuncture and herbs support (but don’t replace) foundational healing

From a TCM perspective, elevated blood sugar is not just a diagnosis—it’s a signal.
A signal that the body’s systems are out of balance and need to be restored.

This is not about quick fixes.
It’s about understanding the root cause and rebuilding metabolic health from the foundation.

If you’ve been told you’re prediabetic—or you’re trying to prevent it—this video will help you see your health from a completely different perspective.

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7373 W Jefferson Avenue, Ste 303
Lakewood, CO
80235

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Tuesday 10am - 1pm
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About me

When I was growing up, my mom always told me,"you need to know how to take care of yourself. We, women, are the foundation of our community and family." She was the type doesn't like to take medication. She told me nature has the best medicine and the kitchen is your best medicine cabinet. My grandmother was also an amazing woman. She was my teacher of herbal medicine. I was taught to use herbs from her small garden to take care of my mouth sore, colds, and tummy aches. That little seed of healing with natural herbs was planted since very early in my life. As I grew up, I was set to be a doctor by my parent's request. But I was drawn deeply to the amazing aroma of the herbs and decided to study Chinese medicine. When I started my medical training in Taiwan and Chinese, I was guided by a lot of amazing Chinese Medicine masters that showed me how to follow the natural rhythm to treat illness and live a healthy life. Their principle of following the nature of balance influenced my philosophy of life. Now I want to bring this practice to my patients and help my patients to live healthy, balanced, and focus on the whole person.