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April is Stress Awareness Month: How to Spot It—and What to Do About It with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Stress is everywhere these days—from inbox overload and traffic jams to long-term challenges like caregiving, health concerns, or...
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When Western Medicine Falls Short: Why I Turned to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
In today’s world, most of us are familiar with one system of medicine: the one where we see our primary care doctor, who refers us to a...
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Chinese Medicine & Women's Sleep
The Chinese Medicine Clock (or Organ Clock) is a valuable tool for understanding sleep disturbances, especially in midlife. In TCM, each...
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The Secret to Glowing Skin and Clear Sinuses: How Cosmetic Acupuncture and Gua Sha Help with Allergies
If you’ve been struggling with seasonal allergies here in the DMV, you’re not alone. The fluctuating weather, high pollen counts, and...
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Spring Allergies in the DMV: How Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help
Understanding Spring Allergies: Common and Uncommon Symptoms Springtime in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) is...
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Sleep Awareness Week: Why Sleep Matters—Especially for Women
March is both Sleep Awareness Week and Women’s History Month , making it the perfect time to talk about one of the most essential...
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🌿 Preparing for Spring: A TCM-Inspired Diet to Boost Immunity & Prevent Allergies
As we transition into Daylight Savings (Spring Forward) and warmer weather, our bodies need a little extra support to adjust to the...
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Spring Forward with Ease: TCM Tips for Daylight Savings & Allergy Season
As we prepare to "spring forward" and lose an hour of sleep with daylight savings time, many of us feel the impact in more ways than just...
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Regain Balance: Harmonize Your Hormones Naturally
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling like you just don’t recognize yourself anymore—physically, mentally, or emotionally—you’re not...
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Behind the Treatment Door: Looking at Adrenal Fatigue in Chinese Medicine
The Adrenal Cortex & Its TCM Counterparts: Understanding Stress, Energy, and Balance The adrenal cortex plays a crucial role in...
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Feeling Stressed? How Acupuncture Can Help You Find Calm in the DMV
If you've been feeling more anxious, exhausted, or on edge lately, you're not alone. Stress and anxiety levels are rising across the DMV...
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When Stress Lingers: The Hidden Signs of Low Cortisol & How Acupuncture Helps
Case Studies: Two Patients, Many Symptoms This week, I treated two patients experiencing a mix of physical and emotional symptoms that...
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We See You, Federal Workers: How Our Clinic is Here to Support You
The transition back to the office isn’t easy. We see you—navigating the shift in routine, the stress of commuting again, and the toll...
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Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Lunar New Year 2025 in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Significance of the Lunar New Year in TCM The Lunar New Year is more than just a celebration—it marks a powerful shift in the...
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Why 2025 Is an Especially Powerful Lunar New Year: The Wood Snake, Numerology, and the New Moon
Happy Lunar New Year! 🌙🐍 This year holds particularly auspicious energy as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake on a new moon—a time...
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Sniffles No More: How Acupuncture Can Tackle Winter Runny Noses
If you've looked around recently, you might have noticed that a lot of people are suffering from a case of the sniffles; you yourself...
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Understanding Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Perspectives from a Licensed Acupuncturist
If you’ve ever heard conflicting information about acupuncture and dry needling, you’re not alone. Depending on who you ask, they might...
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The Gua Sha Glow: Naturally Revitalize Your Skin and Spirit
As winter’s dry air takes a toll on your skin, it’s the perfect time to introduce a gentle, natural, and effective solution to rejuvenate...
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Start Your Year Strong: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Begin Acupuncture
As the glow of the holidays fades and we step into a new year, it’s common to feel a bit spent. The festivities may have left you tired,...
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Start 2025 With a New You: The Magic of Cosmetic Acupuncture
As the New Year approaches, many of us start crafting ambitious resolutions—better health, improved self-care, and perhaps even looking...
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