Mending Roots Naturopathy

05/29/2026

We are so honored to be in consideration for Best Acupuncturist & Best Holistic Care in Milford, CT 🎉

We would very much appreciate your nominations and votes in these categories to help us achieve these titles!

Nominations are entered until May 31st at 11:59PM.
Voting begins June 2 at 12PM EST.

Click the link to nominate and vote for Mending Roots Naturopathy! 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you all so much -- Stay Safe & Be Well,

Mending Roots Team

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05/21/2026

🔴 Mending Roots will be closed for Memorial Day
⚪ We will be closed from 5/23-5/26 returning Wednesday 5/27.
🔵 We honor all those who have served our country as well as their families and loved ones.

Stay Safe & Be Well,
Mending Roots Naturopathy

05/19/2026

We are so excited about our new office space finally coming together!

We've designed each treatment room to reflect the Traditional Chinese Medicine Elements which correspond to the following organ systems:

🔵BLUE ROOM = Water Element (Kidney/Bladder)
🟡YELLOW ROOM = Earth Element (Stomach/Spleen)
🟢GREEN ROOM = Wood Element (Liver/Gallbladder)
⚪️GRAY ROOM = Metal Element (Lung/Large Intestine)
🔴RED ROOM = Fire Element (Heart/Small Intestine)

Pictured, we have our lovely waiting area, our blue, green, and gray rooms, and our main hallway.

We look forward to treating you all soon! Contact our Front Desk to make your next appointment in our new facility located at:
243 Broad Street Unit 1
Milford, CT

04/29/2026

NEW LOCATION:
243 Broad St Unit 1 Milford
We are excited to welcome you all to our new location starting today!! When you arrive, please walk up the stairs and straight into the office in front of you.

04/17/2026

☯ Electro-Acupuncture & Fibromyalgia ☯

☯ Fibromyalgia is defined as a long-term condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and increased sensitivity.
Pain in fibromyalgia may come from signals in the body and from how the brain processes those signals. A recent study tested how electroacupuncture, a form of acupuncture that uses gentle electrical pulses, affects these pain pathways.

☯ Electroacupuncture increased people’s tolerance to pressure pain and changed activity in sensory regions of the brain that detect and interpret pain. These brain changes were linked to reduced widespread pain, suggesting that pain relief after electroacupuncture begins in the body and then leads to changes in the brain.

☯ Electroacupuncture may therefore benefit people who are experiencing chronic pain due to fibromyalgia.

☯ If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, consider acupuncture treatment to ease pain and compliment any other treatments given by your primary care physician or specialist!

Reference:
Sridhar, A., Mawla, I., Ichesco, E. et al. Brain sensory network activity underlies reduced nociceptive initiated and nociplastic pain via acupuncture in fibromyalgia. Commun Med 6, 25 (2026).

04/10/2026

🌿The postpartum period can be a wonderful time, alongside being very exhausting.

TCM states that the way a woman treats her body in the first days postpartum can affect her health for the rest of her life. Postpartum acupuncture and use of moxa (moxibustion), ideally five days after your birth, is an effective and gently powerful treatment, relied on to strengthen the new mother’s qi (our essential life source).

Conventional medicine acknowledges the benefits of postpartum acupuncture, and its role in supporting:

🌿Hormonal balance after childbirth
🌿Postpartum pain relief, such as back pain, perineal discomfort, pelvic pain, sciatic pain & C-section recovery
🌿Anxiety and stress reduction, promoting relaxation
🌿Postpartum depression, with proven results on a global scale
🌿Milk production for breastfeeding
🌿Mastitis prevention and treatment, reducing breast inflammation
🌿Energy levels, helping with fatigue and exhaustion

Be sure to talk with your Acupuncturist & Naturopath to discuss treatment plans for postpartum care as well as conduct any necessary lab work to ensure hormone levels are stable after birth!

03/27/2026

🌿How can we manage allergy symptoms naturally? 🌿
Here are a few natural remedies that can provide relief for seasonal allergy symptoms:

🌿Stinging Nettle Leaf -- Best for sneezing and itchy eyes.
🌿Quercetin -- A natural antihistamine that may help with asthma.
🌿Thyme -- Relieves sinus congestion and opens the lungs.
🌿Mullein -- Supports the lungs and dry coughs.

Acupuncture may be supportive in helping maintain seasonal allergy symptoms as well!

If seasonal allergies become problematic this year, be sure to schedule an appointment with your naturopath for a personalized treatment plan. 🌿

03/20/2026

🌿March is National Kidney Month!🌿

To help support and nourish the kidneys, we recommend sufficient fluid intake as well as incorporating kidney nourishing foods into your diet such as apples, berries, leafy greens, black sesame, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes.

Screening for kidney health is crucial because the kidneys play a vital role in filtering toxins from the blood and regulating blood flow. Early detection through screening can help manage and potentially slow the progression of kidney disease.

🌿Have a Happy & Healthy Weekend from the Mending Roots Team🌿

03/13/2026

🌿Forming a postpartum nutrition plan is very important in order to rebuild vital nutrients and stabilize hormones that women supply their growing babies in the womb.

We highly recommend getting updated bloodwork to check hormone and nutrient levels after childbirth to make sure all is in order.

For new mothers, we've attached an article that highlights various tips and food considerations to help nourish your body, mind, and spirit after baby arrives.

Wishing everyone a happy & healthy Friday 🌿

I’ve created a simple postpartum diet plan and an outline you can use as a guide so you can focus more on recovering & time with your baby.

02/23/2026

All appointments for Tuesday, Feb 24 will be telemed. Acupuncture appointments will be rescheduled.