Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

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Prepare for Fall

A well-functioning immune system is your first line of defense against illness. Late summer is the perfect time to boost your immune system for the upcoming barrage of bugs come fall and winter.

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Pork + Fennel Fried Rice

Pork and fennel spark Fall vibes - pork nourishes yin while fennel is aromatic, warming, and its unique taste arouses inspiration. This dish is cozy and nourishing for the Fall season and creates a great opportunity to use whatever veggies you have available.

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Welcoming Autumn

Autumn is a time of beauty, vulnerability, and feeling grateful. Slow down, be present in the small moments, hold your loved ones close, and allow inspiration to show itself.

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Welcoming Fall

As you enjoy the cooler fall days and those chai lattes, keep in mind these 7 ways you can support the vitality of your Metal element and the wellbeing of your mind, body, and spirit.

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Acupuncture for Winter Pain

As the weather starts to turn cooler, we often notice more complaints of pain from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammation related pain. Arthritis and other joint pain can affect people all year long, but with winter approaching, arthritis can be harder to manage and seriously disrupt your quality of life.

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