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01/14/2026

I know, suddenly in San Diego it's 75 degrees and bone dry. Not quite what we have in mind when we think "winter". But the days are still short, the nights are chilly, and colds and flu are everywhere. Even though it's tempting to put spring into our steps, it's still winter.

My top strategies for staying healthy at this time of year include:

Wash your hands. After touching any public surface, before rubbing your eyes/nose, before handling food. More is better. And if the dry air is making the skin on your hands feel rough and uncomfortable, it's definitely the time for your favorite moisturizing balm.

Drink your beverages warm, not iced. Our digestive tracts know it's still winter, and yours will thank you for keeping it warm. Ginger or cinnamon tea is a great choice, or even coffee. Just skip the ice.

Wrap up and stay warm when it's cold outside. Grandma told you to wear a scarf, and she wasn't wrong. Keeping the back of the neck and head warm goes a long way towards keeping the rest of you warm. When you're chilled, it takes a lot more of your body's energy reserves to warm up. Better to not get chilled in the first place and conserve that energy for whatever brings you joy.

Get extra rest. If your body is craving hibernation, go to bed earlier. Take a nap if your can. This is the season for rest and renewal.

Acupuncture. Needle naps are the best way to relax and reset. Bonus, it can give your immune system some love and maybe even kick out a bug before it's fully taken hold.

Bonus tip - hydration is your friend at this time of year. Especially when the Santa Ana winds are blowing, winter can be DRY. Do your best to drink at least 3 liters of pure water every day.

01/12/2026

Honest question...
When was your last acupuncture treatment?

If you've experienced acupuncture, you know how good that nervous system reset feels. It's like the best nap you've ever had in under an hour. And this is a perfect time of year to pop in and give your body a treat.

Call or text us at (619)772-4002 to schedule your visit.

01/10/2026

After the glitz and glow of the holidays, it's tempting to jump back into work and play with all the enthusiasm of an influencer who is trying to motivate an audience to instant action. But is it really the best thing to do??

Even though the part of my brain which is "type-A" is pushing me to go, go, GO, my body is asking for a hard stop. I'm a natural athlete, and I love to work out. But since the first of the month, my body is screaming for rest and it's hard to get motivated. I keep on looking at my bike longingly, but not really feeling it enough to clip into the pedals. I did one strength workout, and my back was crying for respite within the hour. My body is sending a message which is hard for me to honor, and I'm sure I'm not alone.

What I'm seeing in the clinic is that everyone is coming out of the holidays still exhausted, still stressed, and really in need of a long winter's nap.

Energetically, it makes sense. Winter is the time when plants go dormant, storing up energy to burst out of the ground in the spring. Animals hibernate, poking their heads out of their dens only to nibble enough to be able to go back to sleep. Shorter days call us to wrap up in a blanket, eat nourishing foods, and get extra rest, even when we're NOT sick.

If your body is crying out for a pause, I encourage you to find ways to take "micro" rests throughout your day. Close your eyes for 5 minutes between meetings. Take a gentle stretch break after your bathroom break. Instead of watching an episode of your latest TV binge, read an actual book or take a warm bath before bed. Small stuff matters.

In the lunar calendar, the new year occurs in the middle of February, and January is a time of winding down, seeking closure, and resting deeply. Let's not make "New Years" in the Gregorian calendar a standard for forcing movement when our bodies are craving quiet.

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01/08/2026

Bubble Bath Day.

Who knew it actually existed?

And do we REALLY need an excuse to soak in a warm tub in mid-winter?

In Chinese medicine, winter is the season of the water element, so it makes sense that soaking at this time of year would feel so incredibly good. Go ahead and draw yourself a bath. Your nervous system will thank you!

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01/07/2026

Everything I'm seeing from the epidemiologists I follow suggests that this year the flu is circulating with enthusiasm. And the number of people I've talked to who were sick over the holidays is about the highest I've seen since the last really active flu season in 2017. If you're out and about in crowded places, you're going to be exposed.

If you do get sick, please, stay home and rest. It's the best medicine for YOU, and it's also the easiest way to reduce the spread of some really potent bugs. For many of us, getting the flu is an annoying inconvenience. But for some of us, it can truly be deadly. If you're immunocompromised or at risk of bad outcome from flu, it's not too late to get a flu shot. And if you are in this category and happen to get sick, please see your primary care doc and see if they recommend Tamiflu for you.

For the rest of us, common sense and what your Great-grandma recommended is still the best medicine.

🛌Stay home and REST.

🛀Stay warm, and keep you neck covered from drafts. A hot bath or shower can ease muscle aches, and the steam will help open up clogged nostrils and lungs.

💦 Drink lots of fluids to flush out your system and to thin the goo in your lungs, nose, and throat.

🍲Eat light, nourishing meals - chicken soup, bone or mushroom broth, or simple congee are great choices.

🌡️Minimize use of OTC meds to just what is needed to manage symptoms. These won't shorten the bug and may actually make healing take longer so use them consciously and with care.

🩺If your fever goes over 103 degrees, you have uncontrolled shivering, can't keep food down, or experience shortness of breath, it's time to go to urgent care and get seen. You may have a bacterial infection which needs prescription medication.

🌿We have herbs for that - jump on a Zoom consultation, and I can have Chinese herbs delivered to your door or set at the front desk for pick-up. Reach out by phone or text at (619)772-4002 to schedule an appointment.

01/02/2026

National Motivation and Inspiration Day. According to Facebook's business calendar, it's really a "thing". Yuck.

Does anyone else feel icky just thinking about using the first of the year as a "new start" requiring extra inspiration to get motivated? I used to go all-in on "new year, new you". Every year I'd make a vision board, contemplate all the things I was going to change, and wake up on January 2 ready to jump in with enthusiasm. And every year, by the beginning of February all of those new behaviors had gone sideways and I felt crummy about myself for not being "able" to follow through. Not very inspirational after the first week.

What I've come to, with a few more years under my belt, is that every single day is an opportunity to re-invent ourselves if we want to. And rather than giant changes all at once, small sustainable steps are the way to create lasting change.

If you're inspired to use "national Motivation and Inspiration Day" as a push to make changes in your life, I encourage you to pick one of two small things you can do which move you in the direction you want to go. Commit to strength training for 10 minutes one more day per week. Keep that brand new water bottle at your desk and take a sip every 15 minutes. Nothing huge, no judgement, just little things you can do consistently.

Hopefully, this post *inspires* you to be kind to yourself by avoiding post-resolution self-punishment and choosing small sustainable steps over massive action for 2026.

01/01/2026

Yes, I've been absent on social media for the last week or so. Holiday Hibernation has been in full swing, and I've really enjoyed disconnecting even if for a short time. But I couldn't let the start of the year go by without popping on and wishing everyone a very happy New Year.

Wishing you happiness, health, prosperity, and peace in 2026 and beyond. May this year bring you everything you are hoping for.

12/25/2025

Whatever your beliefs and however you celebrate, may your Christmas be merry and bright. Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays and the warmth of the season.

And if you're going through a tough time, may you find some peace, light, and grace today.

12/21/2025

Winter Solstice. The darkest day of the year, and the pivot when days begin to lengthen instead of shrink. It's the quintessential shift from deepest yin to the faintest sliver of returning yang, and embodiment of the continuous flow from darkness to light and back to darkness.

This time of year invites quiet, deep reflection, and time snuggled up in a warm blanket with a cup of your favorite hot beverage (no judgement if it includes a wee nip!). And it marks the beginning of my annual Holiday Hibernation period.

I'll be taking 2 full weeks off from the clinic to unwind and rest deeply before jumping into the New Year. What are my plans? An intimate Christmas Eve in front of the fireplace with my husband, a quiet Christmas dinner with friends, a sparkly fun New Year's Eve, and lots of time binge watching something TBD, catching up on reading FICTION instead of geeking out on all things medical, and some gentle workouts to keep the qi flowing.

I'll be back to the clinic and ready to dive back in on January 5. That would be a great week for a post-holidays re-set, especially if it's been awhile since your last acupuncture treatment.

What about YOU? How do you celebrate (or revile!) the darkest time of year?

12/15/2025

May the Festival of Lights bring light into your life this year. Wishing a joyous Hanukkah to everyone who celebrates 💕

12/10/2025

Scan Day.

Nothing invokes anxiety in a cancer patient like needing to go in for annual scans. Whether it's a mammogram, PSA check, MRI, endoscopy, or other test, every screening is an opportunity to play "what if it's back??!" tapes in our heads. I wish I were immune, and I wish I could say it gets better with time. I'm 8 years out from my diagnosis, have had over a dozen MRIs, and it's still hard. Every. Single. Time.

Yesterday was my annual breast MRI. How did I manage the stress? I took my usual dose of CeeBeeDee which helps to reduce my unpleasant but not medically serious reaction to the contrast dye, did lots of box breathing on the way to the radiology facility, and counted backwards from 25 over and over and over while in the machine. Then, I went and got myself a treat for "adulting". A fancy, sweetened coffee drink I love, but usually avoid because the sugar isn't great for me.

Fingers are crossed and double crossed that the results are what I'm hoping for. And today, I'm back to my usual food choices after my post-procedure indulgence.

12/07/2025

Only two more clinic weeks until Holiday Hibernation officially begins!

If you have a flexible spending account, NOW is the time to use those dollars before they're lost forever. If you haven't had an acupuncture treatment for a while, it would be a great time for a re-set before getting into the holiday rush.

And if you know you're going to need supplements or herbs, please reach out. If it's in stock, you can drop by and pick up whatever you need and if it's not, I'll get your order placed.

Call or text us at (619)772-4002 to schedule an appointment or request your herbs.

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2310 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA
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Monday	11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm

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