Irene Hong, LAc.

03/21/2026

01/30/2025

The Year of the Snake has started, and the vibes are all about renewal and regeneration.

Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts.

Though the snake may get a bad rap across many Western cultures, the animal is actually a celebrated and revered sign across the Eastern hemisphere. And its year is expected to be one of positive transformation as people slither into new beginnings — if they’re willing to move on.

Matching up with the years of people born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025, the snake is most commonly associated with intelligence, resilience and love.

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/69MAmoxzyQb

06/10/2024

05/04/2024

Frankincense & Myrrh are traditionally used together so often that it's hard to separate the two.

Frankincense tends to receive more attention in literature, so let’s learn a little more about its equal ally, Myrrh.

Myrrh was used generously by Egyptians in worship, medicine, and perfumery. The oil and resin were considered an expensive gift in ancient Egypt.

Temple and tomb walls contain images of cones that were made with Myrrh, Marjoram, and Lotus Flowers. They were placed on the heads of guests and the resins would slowly melt onto their hair and body to be used as an ointment.

Egyptians would also use Myrrh in the mummification process, soaking the fine clothing of the mummy in melted Myrrh resin mixed with oils. It was said that the aroma of Myrrh filled the Nile air.

04/11/2024

🌿✨ Discover Balance and Serenity ✨🌿
Embark on a journey to wellness with the ancient wisdom of acupuncture, inspired by the harmony of a secret garden that blooms and glows at night. Just as the garden thrives through the balance of light and shadow, your body can flourish through the equilibrium of Yin and Yang.
Acupuncture taps into your body’s natural energies, aligning them with the rhythmic dance of the universe. Experience the tranquility of a night garden, where every glowing flower represents the restoration of your inner balance and the rejuvenation of your spirit.
🔹 Yin - Like the cool, nurturing moonlight that caresses the night-blooming flowers, Yin represents the calm, restorative energy that soothes your soul. 🔸 Yang - And as the vibrant glow that radiates from within, Yang embodies the active, warming energy that revitalizes your life force.
Together, they create a symphony of health, a secret garden within you, waiting to be discovered. Let the gentle touch of acupuncture guide you to a state of perfect harmony, where health and happiness blossom.
🌸 Step into the Secret Garden of Wellness - with Acupuncture, where the glow of health is yours to keep. 🌸

04/10/2024

🐼✨ Embrace the Zen with Panda Points! ✨🐼 Discover the joy of balance with our acupuncture services. Let our expert touch turn ‘ouch’ into ‘ahh’ and bring out your inner panda peace. Say goodbye to stress and hello to relaxation – because even pandas need a little ‘point’ in the right direction! 🌿🎋

02/27/2024

🧡 SJ 6 is a famous acupuncture point for constipation!

But it also clears heat & expels wind for rashes, herpes, febrile diseases & ear ringing. And it can be used for back-of-the-shoulder tension & for sudden hoarseness of the voice.

If you’re a visual person like me, you’ll love my AcuPoints Made Easy book/PDF here https://acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-book

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12/30/2023

Astragalus (Huang Qi) is sweet 🍭 & slightly warm 🔥
Channel: LU & SP

Functions:
- Tonify & raise Spleen Qi
- Tonify Lung & Wei (defensive) Qi
- Tonify Qi & Blood
- Reduce edema

Indications: frequent colds & flus, extreme fatigue, blood loss, lack of appetite, organ prolapse, and post surgery recovery.

Acupuncture point connection: ST 36

Western herbal medicine view: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune system boosting, slow tumor growth.

Contraindications: do not use for if there is acute excess pathogen invasion, or Yin deficiency.

Common Formula: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Gui Pi Tang, Yu Ping Feng San.
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