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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine service treating PMS and other menstrual concerns, menopause, infertility, digestive issues, chronic pain, headaches, anxiety, depression, insomnia, addictions, beauty and anti-aging, weight loss and general maintenance.

01/15/2026

📕 Book Recommendation: The Five Elements Cookbook by Zoey Xinyi Gong

This is a book that came to me through a patient—and those are often the most meaningful recommendations.

Zoey Xinyi Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) chef, food therapist, registered dietitian, author, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work beautifully bridges Eastern wisdom and Western nutrition in a way that feels grounded, practical, and deeply nourishing.

Zoey’s journey began with her own health crisis. After moving to the U.S. at just 16 years old, she gradually developed a range of symptoms: skin rashes, amenorrhea, IBS, frequent stomachaches, and joint pain. Like many immigrants, her body struggled to adapt to the typical American diet—overly cold, raw, processed, and disconnected from seasonal and constitutional needs.

Instead of masking symptoms, Zoey turned to food as therapy. By applying Traditional Chinese dietary principles, mindful cooking methods, and seasonal eating, she slowly healed herself. That personal healing experience set her on a lifelong path—training and working at the intersection of Eastern and Western food wisdom, translating TCM concepts into approachable, nourishing meals for modern life.

Since 2018, Zoey has hosted hundreds of pop-up dinners, workshops, and food-therapy events, introducing countless people to the idea that what we eat—and how we prepare it—directly shapes our digestion, hormones, skin, joints, and overall vitality.

In her work, Zoey brings joy, warmth, and connection back to the kitchen, showing that food can be both healing and preventative medicine—rooted in ancient tradition, yet completely relevant to modern life.

If you believe healing doesn’t always start with supplements or prescriptions—but sometimes with a thoughtfully cooked meal—this book is truly worth having on your shelf.

01/13/2026

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01/10/2026

🌿 The Body Knows Real Food
U.S. Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030 (released 2026)

Modern science is finally echoing an ancient truth.

🥗 What is being encouraged now:
• Real, whole foods close to nature
• Adequate protein to nourish Qi & Blood
• Healthy fats to support Yin and Essence
• Whole fruits & vegetables to move and nourish
• Less reliance on refined grains and excess carbs

🚫 What burdens the body:
• Ultra-processed foods that create dampness
• Added sugars that weaken the Spleen
• Excess alcohol that stirs internal heat

🧠 From a TCM perspective:
Health is not built by restriction alone,
but by strengthening the root.

When the Spleen is supported,
Qi transforms smoothly.
When Qi flows,
the body regulates itself.

✨ Real food supports Zheng Qi.
✨ Simplicity allows balance.
✨ Nourishment is preventive medicine.

Food is not just fuel —
it is information, energy, and medicine.

01/06/2026

Clear Skin Begins Within

We can liken the human body to a great tree, and facial acne to yellowing leaves, spots, or insect damage appearing on its foliage. These are clear warning signs—but the true problem does not lie in the leaves themselves.

When leaves fall ill, a wise approach is never to simply prune the damaged ones or disguise the surface. The real cause is often hidden underground: the soil may be too damp and overheated (much like damp-heat in the Spleen and Stomach), the channels that transport nutrients may be blocked (as in Liver Qi stagnation or impaired circulation of Qi and blood), or the roots may have suffered from long-term dehydration, giving rise to deficient heat (similar to Kidney Yin deficiency with empty fire flaring upward).

If the body is a tree, then different areas of the face are like different parts of the canopy. Recurrent acne around the chin and corners of the mouth often signals an imbalance in the “soil” where the roots reside—commonly the accumulation of damp-heat in the lower burner, or cyclical fluctuations in nourishment related to the menstrual cycle. Acne on the cheeks, especially on both sides, more closely resembles congestion or constrained heat in the main “trunk” that delivers nutrients: the left cheek is more often associated with Liver Qi stagnation, while the right cheek tends to relate to heat in the Lung channel.

These internal imbalances continuously carry “problems” upward along the trunk—through the meridians and the flow of Qi and blood—until they manifest at the very ends of the branches and leaves, the facial skin. Treating only the surface is like washing the leaves while ignoring disease at the roots; recurrence is inevitable.

The core principle of internal regulation in Chinese medicine is precisely to address the “roots” and the “soil.” Through pattern differentiation and treatment, we aim to: (Continue in comments)

01/05/2026

Important Scheduling Notice

To ensure the best results from your acupuncture treatment, please do not schedule acupuncture immediately after a workout or another bodywork session (such as massage or physical therapy).

After exercise or intensive bodywork, your energy and nervous system are still in an active, unsettled state. During this time, the body’s Qi is more chaotic and dispersed, which can affect how acupuncture needles redirect and regulate your energy.

👉 Please wait at least one hour after a workout, massage, or PT session before receiving acupuncture.

In addition, scheduling too many energy-based treatments in one day can be draining. Acupuncture and other energy work rely on your own Qi to initiate healing. Too many sessions within a short time frame may overuse your energy rather than support it.

For optimal healing:
• Allow time between treatments
• Come to acupuncture in a calm, rested state
• Support your body’s energy, not overload it

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. With a simple oriental flower arrangement, I’m welcoming fresh Qi and a clear beginning for the year ahead. May 2026 bring you steady health, prosperity, and lasting happiness.

12/21/2025

Today, we welcome one of the most important solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar — the Winter Solstice.

On the Winter Solstice, Yin reaches its peak and Yang begins to arise, making it a critical turning point in the transformation of Yin and Yang. Health cultivation at this time focuses on preserving and storing Yang, laying a solid foundation for physical well-being in the year ahead.

This year, the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21 at 11:02 PM.

What gives us humans an advantage is our ability to consciously emulate the descending and cooling movement of Heaven and Earth. By doing so, we can firmly seal superficial Yang Qi and preserve it in the form of Essence (Jing), storing it deeply within the Kidney Water.

This stored Essence becomes the foundational driving force for growth in the coming spring and is the prerequisite for “Three Yangs Opening to Prosperity” (三阳开泰).

For the sake of the precious Essence you still have, it is recommended that after 9:00 PM tonight, stay indoors, disconnect from the internet, avoid looking at your phone, turn off all electronic devices, and go to bed early.

Pass through this great threshold of Yin–Yang transition in a state of calmness and inner stillness.

This is the most crucial moment of sealing and storing of the entire year.

How you care for yourself now sets the foundation for the entire year ahead.

✨ TCM Winter Solstice Tips
• Keep your lower back, belly & feet warm
• Eat warm, nourishing foods (soups, bone broth, yams, red dates)
• Sleep earlier, rest more — winter is for storage
• Choose gentle movement, avoid heavy sweating
• Try moxibustion or warm foot soaks to awaken Yang
• Calm the mind, reduce overthinking, reflect inward

🌱 Nurture the first spark of Yang now, and spring vitality will follow.

12/14/2025

Hotpot is perfect for a snowy day!

12/10/2025

The Longevity Secrets of Japan, Reported by The Lancet

Longevity doesn’t always come from extreme exercise.
In Japan, people walk daily, eat lightly and mindfully, and protect their stomach and digestion —
a lifestyle that naturally nurtures Qi and supports long life.

1. Eat Less but Eat Well
Calorie control: about 1,500 calories per day.
Consume more than 18 different types of foods daily, use small plates, and maintain 80% fullness.
Moderate caloric restriction activates cellular autophagy, helping slow aging.

2. A Diet Dominated by Soy Products
The Japanese consume an average of 28 grams of soybeans per day.
Natto, in particular, contains nattokinase, which helps prevent blood clots.
It can improve gut health and arterial elasticity by up to 40%.

3. Matcha Culture
Matcha contains antioxidant levels 137 times higher than regular green tea.
It helps protect the heart and kidneys, promotes circulation, and supports digestion.

4. Seaweed with Every Meal
Wakame, kelp, nori, and other seaweeds appear on the table daily—about 5 grams per day.
Seaweed can triple the amount of beneficial gut bacteria.

5. Fresh, Light, “Water-Based” Cuisine
Japanese cuisine is known as “water cuisine”: low oil, low salt, and minimal seasonings to preserve natural flavors.
This eating pattern has contributed to a 70% drop in stomach cancer rates over the past 30 years.

6. Eating “White”—Plenty of Fish
Deep-sea fish are eaten 4–5 times a week, far more frequently than red meat.
These fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, reducing cardiovascular mortality by 25%.

11/26/2025

Benefits of Foot Bath:

1. Warming Yang and Dispelling Cold, Promoting Circulation
Hot foot baths quickly dilate the blood vessels in the feet, raise body temperature, and improve overall circulation. From a TCM perspective, this invigorates Yang Qi and expels cold-damp pathogens. It is especially beneficial for people who often have cold hands and feet, feel chilled easily, or frequently catch colds.
For rough, cracked heels, foot soaking can produce noticeable improvement within a few days because it nourishes the Kidney meridian that passes through the heel, softening keratin buildup and providing deep hydration from the root.

2. Relaxing the Body and Mind, Improving Sleep
Several meridians in the feet connect directly to the mind and spirit. Foot soaking relaxes the body, promotes the smooth flow of Qi and blood, and supports the interaction between the Heart and Kidney (Heart fire descending to warm Kidney water, Kidney water rising to balance Heart fire). This harmonizes Yin and Yang and is highly effective for relieving anxiety, stress, and insomnia—especially Heart–Kidney disharmony–type insomnia. This is why many people feel sleepy and fall asleep easily after a foot bath.

3. Activating the Body’s Self-Healing and Disease-Resistance
Foot soaking warms and opens the meridians, activates Yang Qi, and helps the body release cold pathogens through the pores. This enhances the immune response and is particularly helpful at the early stage of a cold.

4. Relieving Pain and Loosening the Channels
For joint soreness, rheumatic pain, or leg fatigue caused by prolonged walking or standing, foot baths help relax tense muscles, loosen the tendons, promote blood flow, and reduce pain.

5. Beauty and Skin Benefits
TCM states, “The face reflects the state of the organs.” One’s complexion reveals the strength of internal Qi and blood. Foot soaking enhances systemic circulation and promotes the elimination of metabolic waste, allowing more Qi and blood to nourish the face. This naturally improves complexion, giving the skin a rosy, healthy glow.

11/16/2025

How Chinese Medicine Improves Aging

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees aging not as inevitable decline, but as a gradual loss of internal balance. When Qi, blood, and essence weaken or become blocked, aging signs appear. By restoring harmony to the organs and meridians, TCM can slow, prevent, and even reverse visible aging.

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1. Skin Aging (Skin Phase)

Goal: Radiant, smooth, hydrated, evenly toned skin.
TCM improves skin by:
• Nourishing the Lung → moisture, elasticity, refined pores
• Strengthening the Heart → better circulation, natural glow
• Balancing the Liver → reduces pigmentation, stress lines, dullness

Tools: facial acupuncture, herbs, cupping, gua sha, diet therapy, breathwork.

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2. Flesh Aging (Flesh Phase)

Goal: Lift sagging tissues, firm muscles, restore fullness.
TCM improves flesh aging by:
• Strengthening the Spleen, which governs muscles and is the source of Qi
• Strong Spleen Qi → toned muscles, lifted cheeks, reduced lines & double chin

Tools: acupuncture for muscle tone, spleen-tonifying herbs, moxibustion, warm foods, digestive support.

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3. Bone Aging (Bone Phase)

Goal: Maintain firm structure, defined jawline, prevent hollowing.
TCM improves bone aging by:
• Nourishing the Kidney, which governs bones and stores essence (Jing)
• Strong Kidney system → stable facial structure, slower deep aging

Tools: kidney-tonifying herbs, moxibustion, warming foods, lifestyle balance, restorative practices.

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TCM slows aging from the inside → Beauty shows on the outside.
Balance Qi · Nourish organs · Support essence · Radiate naturally.

11/07/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of the Four Qi and Five Flavors refers to the nature of substances—cold, hot, warm, and cool. Since food and medicine share the same origin in TCM, the everyday foods we eat also carry these thermal properties.

For example, among meats, beef and lamb are considered warming and tend to generate heat in the body. They can help warm the body and are suitable for individuals with cold constitutions or deficiency-cold conditions. If your body tends to feel cold, or if you live in a cold climate in the northern regions, eating more beef and lamb can help support warmth.

However, if you naturally have internal heat—such as yin deficiency heat, food stagnation, or damp-heat—consuming these warming meats may worsen the internal heat and trigger new symptoms. These are heat-natured foods.

Warm-natured foods, such as chicken and turkey, are gentler and more balanced. Most people can consume these without experiencing obvious reactions.

For cool-natured foods, duck meat is a common example. If you have internal heat and still need animal protein, duck can be a good choice.

Of course, there are also cold-natured meats. Crab is extremely cold in nature, as are some deep-sea fish. If you have a weak digestive system and easily develop diarrhea or stomach pain from cold foods, these should be avoided. Similarly, if your yang energy is weak—such as in elderly individuals or pregnant women—it’s best to avoid these extremely cold foods.

In summary, everyday foods carry different thermal properties. To achieve true wellness and nourishment, you should select and combine foods based on your individual constitution and needs.

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