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What is Moxibustion and How Can it Help

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and promoting wellness.  One of the tools found in the toolbox of the Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner is known as moxibustion (often nicknamed “moxa”).

Moxibustion therapy is a technique that involves the burning of an herb known as “mugwort” in English (Hb. Artemesia vulgaris) close to the body to facilitate healing.  The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), strengthen the blood and maintain general health.  Qi is translated as life energy.

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4 Ways To Support Your Kids: Back-To-School & COVID

2020 has proven to be a year of trials and growth for all of us.  With a new school year approaching (and for some, has already arrived), it’s important to have an open dialogue with our children about what to expect, how to stay safe and how they can express themselves, even with certain restrictions such as face masks and physical distancing.

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Acupressure Points to Help Depression

The study and practice of acupuncture and acupressure have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years as an ancient healing technique in combination with herbal medicine and energy cultivation.  Acupressure and acupuncture apply the same principles, but acupressure uses the hands to apply manual pressure on acu-points, instead of needles to achieve the desired results. continue reading »

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Foods to Eat to Help Depression

Foods to eat help depression

Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, with an estimated 17.3 million people reporting that they’ve experienced at least one or more major depressive episodes in their lives 1.  For some individuals, depression can impair and interfere with their ability to carry out everyday responsibilities and participate in life’s many roles.  With the stress of COVID-19 and its related effects, feelings of sadness and helplessness can be magnified by loss of routine and financial uncertainty.  That’s why it’s now more important than ever to take care of one’s self by eating nutritiously.

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What to Consider for Receiving Acupuncture during the COVID-19 Era

 

Reintegrating acupuncture treatments into your life has become an option again, but as businesses and community members are weighing their own personal choices amidst changing state guidelines, it’s a personal choice whether or not you feel safe to visit an acupuncturist.  As you weigh this choice, here are a few things to keep in mind.

First and foremost, both my family’s and my patients’ health are of paramount importance to me and I would never do anything to intentionally jeopardize either.  I stay up-to-date on the current guidelines for Los Angeles County and if you have questions, you can always reach out to me.

I already had strict disinfection policies in place prior to COVID-19 and, due to the fluid nature of the pandemic,  I’ve adapted as necessary to integrate the ongoing current situation into my business model, while keeping everyone (including myself) as safe as possible.  If you’re interested in receiving treatments again, please read further to see what policies we’ve implemented and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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