Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Spring Stress + Your Liver

During Spring, we see more involvement of the Liver in health patterns. When the flow of the Liver is disrupted, one experiences stress, anger, frustration, irritability, jealousy and guilt.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Menopause + Chinese Medicine

Similar to the menstrual years of women’s lives, many women do not realize that menopausal symptoms are indicative of a pattern of imbalance…this does not have to be your new “normal”!  Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine provides excellent support with menopausal symptoms.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Happy Winter Solstice

Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. Winter, the most yin time of year, gives us the chance to slow down, turn inwards, be introspective, and heal ourselves by nourishing with deep rest, food and meditation.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

International Women’s Day

We are so grateful for the many brave, creative, vulnerable and powerful women who walk through our door, open to healing, expanding awareness, and inviting transformation.

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Every Day Gratitude

Studies have shown that people who live with a sense of gratitude tend to be happier, form healthier relationships, and maintain better mental and physical health overall.

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Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Self-Care for Women

In today’s society, women tend to fall into the role of caretaker and often put others first. However, in order to give to others, it is important to be the best version of yourself!

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