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Western science recommends about 10–35% of your daily calories from protein; but balance matters! Excessive animal prote...
07/19/2025

Western science recommends about 10–35% of your daily calories from protein; but balance matters! Excessive animal protein has been linked to inflammation and acid buildup, while plant-based proteins offer fiber and alkalizing benefits.

Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that overconsumption of heavy, dense (animal) foods can create Dampness, Heat, and stagnation. A balanced plate includes both Yin-nourishing plant foods and Yang-tonifying animal proteins—especially when you’re rebuilding after illness or fatigue.

Aim for a 70/30 or 60/40 split of plant to animal protein for long-term wellness, digestive ease, and metabolic harmony.

Mix it up: beans, lentils, nuts, tofu, fish, chicken, and bone broth all have a place… just don’t forget to balance your inner ecosystem.

What is Cortisol? Why Should You Care?Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone, released by the adrenal glands during...
07/13/2025

What is Cortisol? Why Should You Care?

Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone, released by the adrenal glands during times of stress. It’s meant to help you survive short-term challenges… but when it stays high for too long, it starts to wear you down.

High Cortisol Can Cause:
• Moon face (round, puffy cheeks)
• Buffalo hump (fatty lump at the base of your neck)
• Belly weight gain
• Chronic fatigue
• Trouble sleeping
• Anxiety, irritability, or depression
• Hormonal issues (including menstrual or thyroid imbalances)
• Brain fog and sugar cravings

Acupuncture to the Rescue!

Acupuncture naturally lowers cortisol and brings the body back into balance by:
- Calming your nervous system
- Improving adrenal regulation
- Enhancing sleep and recovery
- Reducing inflammation
- Boosting Qi flow and emotional stability

It’s like hitting “RESET” for your entire system.

You deserve to feel calm, clear & centered.

📍Vital Essence Acupuncture – The Villages, FL
📅 Book your next appointment today and start healing from the inside out.

✨ SING FOR HEALING ✨Your voice is more powerful than you think — not just for expression, but for transformation. 🎤💫As a...
07/12/2025

✨ SING FOR HEALING ✨
Your voice is more powerful than you think — not just for expression, but for transformation. 🎤💫

As a former state champion vocal ensemble member, choir student, and a singing mom of two amazing autistic boys — I’ve seen firsthand how music can shift energy, open the heart, and create connection where words sometimes can’t. My boys have learned joy, self-soothing, and true happiness through song. And guess what? So have I. 💕🎵

In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine):
• Singing stimulates the Lung meridian – the home of qi, grief, breath, and courage.
• It opens the Heart and Shen (spirit) — promoting emotional flow, joy, and connection.
• The vibration supports the Kidney Jing when sung regularly, especially if tones are low, deep, or resonant (think humming or chanting).
• Sound therapy = medicine. Your voice is a frequency healer!

In Western Medicine:
• Singing releases endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin = instant mood boosters.
• It lowers cortisol (stress hormone), regulates breath, and improves lung capacity.
• Daily singing can even stimulate the vagus nerve, helping with anxiety, digestion, and inflammation.
• It’s a full-body workout for your brain + breath + belly!

🎤 Daily Singing Rituals to Try:

- Morning hums: Hum for 2–3 minutes while stretching. Boosts Qi & focus.
- Shower karaoke: Let the steam open your lungs and the joy open your heart.
- Breathing ballad: Pick a slow song and sing while mindfully exhaling each line.
- Family song circle: No rules — just sing and be silly with your people.
- Chant “AHHHH” for 5 mins: Opens the Heart and calms the Shen.

Your Healing Voice Tip of the Day:

Don’t worry about sounding “good.”
Singing feels good because it helps you reconnect to your breath, your rhythm, and your spirit. 🙂

Sing when you’re joyful.
Sing when you’re stuck.
Sing to shake off sadness.
Sing because it makes healing… fun again. 🎶💕

🩸 What is Microcirculation? 🩸It’s your body’s internal highway system — the tiny vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients...
07/01/2025

🩸 What is Microcirculation? 🩸
It’s your body’s internal highway system — the tiny vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients deep into your tissues, skin, brain, and organs.

When microcirculation is sluggish, you might notice:
❄️ Cold hands & feet
😵‍💫 Brain fog
😴 Fatigue
⏳ Slow healing
🪞 Dull or aging skin

🌿 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we’ve been addressing this for thousands of years.
Acupuncture and customized herbal formulas are used to invigorate blood flow, move stagnation, and bring nourishment right where your body needs it most.

💆‍♀️ Whether it’s boosting energy, enhancing fertility, supporting healthy skin, or simply warming up those cold toes — improving microcirculation is key.

✨ Better flow = better you.

📍 Book your session to experience how TCM supports circulation naturally.

Vital Essence Acupuncture

🎗️ Did you know?• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.• 1 in 250 men will be diagnosed wit...
06/26/2025

🎗️ Did you know?
• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
• 1 in 250 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer—most commonly between ages 15–35.
The good news? Early detection leads to better outcomes.

🌀 In Chinese Medicine, stagnation of Qi and Blood is often seen as a root contributor to masses or growths in the body.
Self-exams, regular movement, acupuncture, and proper diet all help maintain the free flow of Qi and prevent disharmony before it manifests physically.

✨ Monthly self-checks aren’t just a Western medical tool—they’re a form of body awareness, something deeply rooted in East Asian medicine. When you check in, you honor the body’s wisdom.

⏳ Take 5 minutes. Know your normal. Move your Qi. Protect your health.

Some days, the weight of grief reminds us just how much love still lives within us. This post is for anyone carrying tha...
06/26/2025

Some days, the weight of grief reminds us just how much love still lives within us. This post is for anyone carrying that weight quietly—and for the ones we’ll always hold in our hearts.

In loving memory of my dear cousin and father. You are missed every single day, Dex. 🤍

May we all give ourselves the grace to rest, to feel, and to heal. Mental health days are not a luxury—they’re a form of love.

🎉 Did you guess it right?That’s right — I’m the one and only Goji Berry! 🍒✨Also known as Gou Qi Zi in Traditional Chines...
06/24/2025

🎉 Did you guess it right?
That’s right — I’m the one and only Goji Berry! 🍒✨

Also known as Gou Qi Zi in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this tiny red powerhouse is more than just a trendy superfood.

🔹 TCM Wisdom:
Goji berries nourish Liver and Kidney Yin, tonify Blood, and are often used to support eye health, boost vitality, and even calm the Spirit (Shen).

🔹 Fun Fact:
They’re sweet, slightly neutral in temperature, and often paired with herbs like chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) in teas for a classic vision and stress support blend!

You’ll spot these little red gems in Chinese herbal formulas, broths, and even beauty soups — proof that food truly is medicine.

💬 Let us know if you guessed it — and share how you like to enjoy goji berries!

🫛 Sunday Secret to Boost Collagen Naturally! 🍲Feeling vibrant starts from the inside out—and this delicious bowl of Call...
06/22/2025

🫛 Sunday Secret to Boost Collagen Naturally! 🍲
Feeling vibrant starts from the inside out—and this delicious bowl of Callaloo or Okra Soup is your new go-to beauty booster!

✨ Simplified Recipe:
Simmer okra, spinach (or dasheen bush)(if your body-type allows), onion, garlic, pimento, and coconut milk until thick and creamy. Add shrimp or crab for a protein punch!

🍃 TCM Benefits:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, okra is cooling and moistening, helping to nourish Yin, support the Stomach and Spleen, and ease digestive heat or dryness.

🧬 Western Medicine Benefits:
Okra is rich in vitamin C, zinc, and plant-based gelatin-like mucilage, all of which support natural collagen synthesis, gut health, and skin elasticity!

💡 Add this to your weekly glow-up menu and taste the difference!



Photo credit: Trini cooking with Natasha
View Natasha’s traditional recipe here: https://youtu.be/WtgZPMoYYYk

🌸 Exciting News from Vital Essence Acupuncture! 🌸We’re relocating to Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages, FL this June 2...
06/07/2025

🌸 Exciting News from Vital Essence Acupuncture! 🌸

We’re relocating to Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages, FL this June 2025!
This move is a beautiful new beginning, and I would be so honored to continue supporting your healing journey in our new space.

To my wonderful clients—thank you for allowing me to be a part of your wellness. If you choose to stay with me, I will be truly grateful to remain your acupuncturist.

✨ Wishing you peace, balance, and continued healing—always.
Text or call for more details about the new location, upcoming services, and how to schedule.

With gratitude,
Lizette | Vital Essence Acupuncture 💖

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a thick white tongue coating often indicates an accumulation of Dampness, Cold, o...
02/19/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a thick white tongue coating often indicates an accumulation of Dampness, Cold, or Phlegm in the body. The exact meaning depends on other signs and symptoms, but here are the common interpretations:

Possible TCM Patterns:

1. Cold-Damp Accumulation – If the tongue is pale with a thick white coat, it suggests an internal Cold condition with Dampness obstructing digestion. This is common in Spleen Yang Deficiency or Cold invasion in the Stomach or Spleen.
• Symptoms: Poor appetite, bloating, loose stools, fatigue, feeling cold.

2. Damp-Phlegm Accumulation – A thick, greasy white coat suggests excessive Dampness and Phlegm, often due to Spleen Qi deficiency.
• Symptoms: Mucus congestion, nausea, dizziness, sluggish digestion, heaviness in the body.

3. External Wind-Cold Invasion – If the tongue has a thick white coat along with chills, fever, and body aches, it may indicate an external pathogenic factor affecting the Lungs.
• Symptoms: Runny nose, sneezing, headache, aversion to cold.

4. Food Stagnation – If the tongue has a thick white coat with a rotten or sticky texture, it may signal undigested food in the Stomach.
• Symptoms: Bloating, belching, nausea, bad breath.

What to Do???
• If caused by Cold-Damp, warm and strengthen the Spleen with ginger, or warm soups.
• If due to Phlegm, support digestion and resolve Dampness with foods like citrus peel.
• If from Wind-Cold, dispel it with warming herbs like ginger tea.
• If related to Food Stagnation, use digestive aids like hawthorn or sprouted barley.

Feeling incredibly blessed to be a small part of someone’s journey. 🌟 It’s a true privilege to bring a little positivity...
10/06/2024

Feeling incredibly blessed to be a small part of someone’s journey. 🌟 It’s a true privilege to bring a little positivity and support into someone’s life. Words can’t express the gratitude I feel. Let’s continue to lift each other up! 🙏✨

🍂 “In October, as the leaves fall and the air cools, align with nature’s flow. Release what no longer serves you and res...
10/02/2024

🍂 “In October, as the leaves fall and the air cools, align with nature’s flow. Release what no longer serves you and restore balance to your body and mind. Like the autumn breeze, let your energy flow freely.” 🍃

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910 Old Camp Road
The Villages, FL
32162

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