Lotus Health & Wellness

05/26/2026

Most women are told to expect hot flashes during menopause.
Very few are told that bone loss can happen quietly — until the first fracture changes everything.
A hip or spine fracture is not always just “an injury.”
For many women, it becomes the beginning of loss of mobility, chronic pain, decreased independence, fear of movement, and rapid physical decline.
That’s why bone health matters long before a fracture ever happens.
Menopause is a transition that deserves earlier conversations about prevention:
• resistance training
• adequate protein intake
• hormonal and metabolic health
• bone-supportive nutrients
• and when appropriate, a DEXA scan

The goal is not just living longer.
It’s staying strong, mobile, and independent while doing it.

Save this for a future reminder. Someone you love probably needs to read it, too.

05/20/2026

Air sampling to make sure our office environment is safe to work.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Scientists are finally decoding how acupuncture eases pain | National Geographic https://share.google/dnUdYQxFKSOOdWjm8

05/12/2026

Cupping + Acupuncture for chronic musculoskeletal pain.

05/12/2026

Acupuncture + Cupping for low back pain/scoliosis/heart issues.

05/07/2026

Starting hormones EARLY in perimenopause is beneficial than waiting until your periods stop. Most women enter perimenopause stage in late 30s to 40s. The median age of menopause is around 50.

05/05/2026

Cupping is a traditional therapy widely used in Korea as part of Traditional Korean Medicine to support healing and restore balance.

Using gentle suction with glass cups, cupping helps increase circulation, release muscle tension, and promote recovery. Unlike massage (which compresses tissue), cupping lifts and decompresses the area—making it especially helpful for deeper, stubborn tightness.

In our practice, cupping is used to support: • Chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain
• Muscle recovery and sports injuries
• Stress and tension
• Overall circulation and wellness

Most patients find it deeply relaxing, with a noticeable sense of relief and lightness afterward. Temporary marks may appear, but these are a normal sign of increased blood flow and typically fade within a few days.

Cupping is simple, effective, and a powerful addition to a thoughtful, whole-body approach to care.

Aerie Chung M.D.

04/07/2026

What is more natural than MHT?

03/23/2026

💥Perimenopause symptoms worth noting:

💥Low progesterone:
- Anxiety (progesterone helps with GABA production)
- Insomnia

💥Low estrogen:
- Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)
- Trouble staying asleep
- Mood changes (estrogen promotes serotonin)
- Mood swings and irritability
- Sexual health changes
- Changes in bowel habits
- GSM (genitourinary symptoms)