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Eastern Wellness Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Nourish Women, Nourish the World.

Eastern Wellness Acupuncture & Functional Medicine provides a hormone balance program, moxa, cupping, herbal therapy, and more to Lakewood, CO and the surrounding areas.

20/07/2025

Stress & Autoimmune Flares: Can You Break the Cycle?

Chronic stress isn’t just mental—it triggers autoimmune flares by pushing your body into constant fight-or-flight. TCM offers time-tested tools to calm both mind and body, helping you break this damaging cycle.

Stress as a Trigger
Stress floods the body with cortisol and adrenaline, disrupting immune balance and fueling inflammation. Up to 80% of patients report significant emotional stress before autoimmune onset.

The TCM View
In TCM, emotional and physical health are inseparable. Stress disrupts Liver Qi, leading to symptoms like indigestion, headaches, and mood swings. Autoimmune flares are seen as signs of deeper disharmony, so TCM treatments address both emotional and physical roots.

Acupuncture & Qi Gong
Acupuncture calms the nervous system, reducing inflammation and regulating immune responses. Qi Gong offers gentle, flowing movements paired with breathwork to lower cortisol, ease tension, and improve circulation—even 10 minutes a day can help.

Breathwork & Meditation
Deep belly breathing and mindfulness calm the vagus nerve, lower cortisol, and reduce inflammation. Just a few minutes daily supports emotional resilience and immune health.

Try This at Home
• Morning Qi Gong
• Diaphragmatic breathing during stress
• Daily meditation
• Gentle acupressure (Yintang, PC-6)
• Warm meals and calming teas

Healing is about nurturing your whole self. By calming your mind and supporting your body, you help your immune system shift from high alert to healing mode.

18/07/2025

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In this video, I share a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on health and illness: you’re not broken—you're simply imbalanced.

Illness isn’t a punishment or failure. It’s the body’s way of signaling that something is off. In TCM, disease happens when there’s too much or too little of something: Qi stagnation, Yang deficiency, pathogenic invasion, or imbalances in lifestyle—like overeating, undereating, poor sleep, or chronic stress.

Unlike allopathic medicine, TCM doesn’t just treat symptoms. It focuses on restoring balance through approaches like:

- Releasing the surface to expel external pathogens
- Harmonizing deeper imbalances without harming your Qi
- Tonifying to strengthen your systemic functions like Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang

Each person’s illness is unique, and TCM treatment is personalized to restore balance holistically and gently.

What You’ll Learn:
- How TCM understands the root causes of illness
- Why balance—not suppression—is key to healing
- The different treatment strategies used in TCM
- How lifestyle habits can cause or correct imbalances
- Ways to think differently about your own health journey

If you’re ready to see your health in a new light and support your body’s natural healing, watch now.

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13/07/2025

Your cycle is a mirror, not a mystery.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we honor the four phases of your menstrual cycle like the seasons—each with its own energy and needs.

Spring (Menstrual Phase)
You may feel tired or moody, but as hormones begin to rise, energy returns. This is the time to restore Yang Qi.
• Prioritize rest
• Gentle walks or restorative yoga
• Warm, nourishing foods like rice, bone broth, and warming spices

Summer (Follicular Phase)
Energy is high, mood is lifted, and your body feels strong.
• Focus on strength and cardio
• Protein-rich meals to tonify Spleen and Kidney Qi
• Intermittent fasting may feel more natural

Fall (Ovulation Phase)
Liver Qi must remain smooth.
• Zone 2 workouts to support flow
• Stay grounded and observe your energy

Winter (Luteal & Pre-Menstrual Phase)
This is when PMS often appears.
• Step back from intense exercise
• Prioritize rest and warmth
• Support blood sugar and eat energy-rich foods

Your cycle is not something to dread. It’s a vital rhythm—a guide to living in alignment with your body’s wisdom. When you honor it, you don’t just survive the month. You thrive through every season.

11/07/2025

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Antidepressants can offer relief—but what happens when the root cause is never addressed?

In this video, I share the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective on antidepressants. I’m not opposed to their use when necessary, but I believe we must ask deeper questions:

Why are we taking them? What’s the exit strategy? How is the gut—our emotional and physiological core—being affected?

You’ll learn:
• Why TCM emphasizes gut health in emotional healing
• How antidepressants may disrupt your body’s signals
• What to consider before starting (or staying on) antidepressants
• TCM tools to support serotonin and dopamine naturally
• Lifestyle and stress-management practices to help restore balance

Antidepressants are not your only option. You are the owner of your body, and you have the power to support your healing from the inside out.

Ready to work with your body, not against it? Subscribe for more mind-body wisdom from a TCM and Functional Medicine lens.

06/07/2025

Your cycle isn’t something to dread. It’s your body’s built-in feedback system—a monthly rhythm designed to teach, guide, and strengthen you. ⁣
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Perimenopause Comes First—Not Menopause
Feeling off in your 30s or 40s? You're not “getting old”—you’re stepping into a powerful transition. Perimenopause is the beginning of hormonal change, not the end of it. It’s a chance to tune in, not check out.⁣
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Let’s look behind the scenes:
-The hypothalamus signals your pituitary
-The pituitary releases FSH & LH
-Your ovaries respond with estrogen + progesterone
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Together, they guide you through four distinct phases:
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🌱 Follicular Phase (Day 1 of your period)
Estrogen rises, FSH stimulates your ovaries, and you feel more energized and motivated. This is your body waking up.⁣
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🌸 Ovulation Phase
Estrogen peaks, triggering LH to release an egg. You’re glowing, magnetic, and most fertile. Your vitality is at its highest.⁣
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🌾 Luteal Phase
Progesterone rises. Your body slows down, becomes nurturing and introspective—preparing for a potential pregnancy.⁣
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🍂 Pre-Menstrual Phase
No implantation? Hormones drop. PMS may show up as a signal—not a punishment. Your body is resetting.⁣
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Your cycle is not a mystery—it’s a mirror.
It reflects your stress, sleep, nourishment, and emotional health. ⁣
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When you learn to work with your cycle—not against it—you don’t just survive womanhood. You thrive in it.
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Honor each phase. Support your hormones. And step into your cyclical power.⁣
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04/07/2025

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What you eat during cancer care matters—and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, food is one of the most powerful tools for healing.

In this video, I’ll walk you through the foundational dietary principles I share with my cancer support patients. We focus on deeply nourishing the body with antioxidant-rich, easy-to-digest foods that support Qi, rebuild strength, and aid cellular regeneration.

What You'll Learn:
• Why darker-colored foods are richer in vital nutrients and antioxidants
• How high-quality protein (like fish, seafood, and chicken) supports healing
• The role of supplements like zinc, B6, B12, and magnesium in recovery
• Why bone broth is the ideal way to start your day—it activates your Stomach Qi
• And why raw foods should be avoided during treatment to protect digestion

In TCM, digestion is the foundation of health. When the body is healing from cancer, we need to support the digestive system by offering warm, nourishing, and easily absorbable meals.

Your food can be your medicine—when chosen with intention.

If you're navigating cancer care and want holistic support, you're not alone. Subscribe for more insights, and let me guide you with care and clarity.

29/06/2025

Rest, What a Wonderful Four-Letter Word
But…do you really rest?

In a world that glorifies productivity, we often push through—even when we’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or unraveling.
But the cost of that hustle? Our health, our clarity, and our Qi.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rest is not laziness. It’s a vital medicine.

Rest restores your Qi, your blood, and your essence—the foundational energies that sustain life.
Without it, your body creates stagnation, which leads to inflammation, irritability, and restlessness.
Ever felt tired but wired? That’s a classic sign of Liver Fire—and a call to pause.

✨ True rest is more than sleep.
It’s the quiet moment where your body rebuilds, your mind softens, and your spirit returns to center.

In TCM, we even rest the gut.
Ancient practices like Bigu (辟榖) remind us: healing isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about less—less doing, less eating, less stimulation.

So here’s your permission:
You don’t need to earn your rest.
You just need to allow it.

Follow the rhythm of day and night.
Sip warm tea. Take a walk. Close your eyes.

Because in TCM, rest is restoration—and restoration is where healing begins.

27/06/2025

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GLP-1 drugs are gaining attention for weight loss—but what’s really happening beneath the surface?

In this video, we break down:
• How GLP-1 drugs affect appetite and stress-eating
• The science behind GLP-1 receptors and hunger hormones
• What research says about their benefits for weight, heart health, and cognition
• Why these drugs are effective—but not optimal for sustainable health
• How Traditional Chinese Medicine views appetite, stress, and digestion—and what to do if you’re using GLP-1 drugs

From a TCM perspective, weight is more than numbers—it’s about Qi, digestion, stress, and balance. If you’re using or considering GLP-1 medications, this video helps you understand how to support your body and gut through it.

Learn how to protect your gut, restore your natural appetite, and care for your whole system—so you don’t just suppress symptoms, but actually heal.

Ready to explore holistic support for weight and metabolic health? Book a personalized consultation and discover how TCM can help you find balance—from the inside out.

22/06/2025

Did you know nearly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?

When your digestive system is strong, your immune system stays balanced. But when the gut lining becomes too permeable, particles like bacteria, toxins, and undigested food slip into the bloodstream—triggering chronic inflammation and even autoimmunity.

Signs your gut may be compromised:
• Bloating or irregular digestion
• Brain fog or fatigue
• Skin flares or joint pain
• Food sensitivities

In Functional Medicine, we focus on:
• Probiotics to rebalance gut bacteria
• Nutrients like glutamine and zinc to repair the gut lining
• Anti-inflammatory foods like bone broth and omega-3s

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, digestion is governed by the Spleen and Stomach. When weakened, it creates internal "Dampness," leading to fatigue, inflammation, and stagnation. Healing begins with warm, cooked meals and herbal formulas to strengthen Spleen Qi.

Functional Medicine and TCM may use different language—but they align on one truth: healing begins in the gut.

20/06/2025

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In this video, we explore the unique focus behind Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when it comes to supporting cancer patients—and how protecting the person is just as important as treating the disease.

In TCM, healing begins with safeguarding the Qi. Rather than simply fighting symptoms, TCM aims to preserve the body’s strength by protecting the gut, nourishing the blood, and harmonizing internal imbalances—especially during intense treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.

Qi deficiency and internal disharmony are often at the root of side effects, fatigue, and long recovery times. The TCM approach isn’t about choosing between Eastern and Western medicine—it’s about strengthening the body so it can receive conventional care without becoming depleted.

The goal? Support the patient’s resilience from the inside out.

In this video, you’ll learn:
-Why protecting Qi is central to true healing
-How TCM supports cancer patients through side effects and recovery
-The gut’s vital role in immune function and vitality
-What makes TCM’s approach to healing fundamentally different
-How to restore internal harmony and long-term strength

Let’s shift the focus from just fighting disease to protecting life force. Let’s start with Qi.

Subscribe for more TCM insights, integrative care strategies, and support for cancer, chronic conditions, and women’s health.

15/06/2025

Can You Reverse Autoimmune Disease Naturally?
The answer may be yes—with the right support.

In both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine, autoimmune symptoms like pain, fatigue, and inflammation are seen as signs of imbalance—not a life sentence.

Instead of suppressing symptoms, we focus on restoring the body’s natural healing:

• Reduce inflammation with whole, colorful foods
• Heal the gut with herbs, nutrients & digestive support
• Regulate stress with breathwork, sleep & acupuncture
• Support immunity through personalized care

TCM balances your Qi and internal systems. Functional Medicine uncovers root causes like diet, toxins, and stress.

Your body has the capacity to heal—with the right support, consistency, and care.

Book a free consultation to explore a personalized approach. Let’s help your body find its way back to balance.

13/06/2025

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In this video, we explore how to live a healthier, more grounded life—even while juggling multiple roles—through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

TCM teaches us that health isn’t about doing more; it’s about understanding yourself. Many of our struggles stem from not knowing our own patterns—when we feel energized, when we feel drained, and when we’re pushing against our natural rhythm.

Qi stagnation often lies at the root of our fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm. The solution? Promote the flow of Qi and simplify. But first, we must listen.

Are you paying attention to your body’s signals? TCM asks us 10 essential daily questions. Understanding your answers is the first step toward restoring balance. Your body has a story—are you listening?

In this video, you’ll learn:
-How to recognize the early signs of Qi stagnation
-Why simplifying your routine can lead to deeper healing
-What daily self-checks TCM uses to assess your internal balance
-How to identify your own energetic patterns and natural rhythm
-Ways to begin realigning with your body and nature for better vitality

Let’s simplify. Let’s return to the rhythm of nature. Let’s start with you.

Subscribe for more TCM insights, holistic wellness tips, and support for women’s health, autoimmunity, and nervous system care.

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About me

When I was growing up, my mom always told me,"you need to know how to take care of yourself. We, women, are the foundation of our community and family." She was the type doesn't like to take medication. She told me nature has the best medicine and the kitchen is your best medicine cabinet. My grandmother was also an amazing woman. She was my teacher of herbal medicine. I was taught to use herbs from her small garden to take care of my mouth sore, colds, and tummy aches. That little seed of healing with natural herbs was planted since very early in my life. As I grew up, I was set to be a doctor by my parent's request. But I was drawn deeply to the amazing aroma of the herbs and decided to study Chinese medicine. When I started my medical training in Taiwan and Chinese, I was guided by a lot of amazing Chinese Medicine masters that showed me how to follow the natural rhythm to treat illness and live a healthy life. Their principle of following the nature of balance influenced my philosophy of life. Now I want to bring this practice to my patients and help my patients to live healthy, balanced, and focus on the whole person.