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.

This time of year, our wood element is most active, and its corresponding organ pair, Liver and Gallbladder, need extra love and care. To keep your liver and gallbladder clear, keep your diet light and include foods that emphasize the yang, ascending, and regenerative qualities of spring.

From itchy eyes to asthma, acupuncture can help! Acupuncture decreases pain and inflammation, supports the immune system, and regulates the body's histamine response to its various offenders.

For some, spring brings allergies, migraines, and stress rather than sunshine and rainbows. Follow these tips in the early spring days to support the health and optimal functioning of your liver and gallbladder.

Seaweed is the detoxifier of the ocean while mushrooms are detoxifiers of land. Both combine well in this tasty soup to help boost your immune system and ease the workload on your Liver as you get ready to move into Summer.

In Chinese Medicine, stress leads to Liver qi stagnation. Acupuncture can have a major role in helping you decrease stress and guide your body back to homeostasis (state of balance).

Our in-house essential oil blend for Spring, Wood/Relax, can be purchased individually, or as a part of our Five Elements Essential Oils Kits. Learn more about which oils are included in this blend and how it can support you this season!

Spring is about new growth, movement and fresh perspective, similar to the functions the Liver performs in the body. To keep your liver and gallbladder clear, keep your diet light and include foods that emphasize the yang, ascending, and regenerative qualities of spring.

In Chinese Medicine theory, every season relates to one of the 5 elements and specific organ systems - learn how to support the health of your liver and gallbladder which are most active in the Spring!

The transition from winter to spring can feel like going from sleeping to waking. Check out these tips to help make this transition a little smoother by moving your Liver Qi!

Do you suffer from springtime allergies? From itchy eyes to asthma, acupuncture can help! Acupuncture decreases pain and inflammation, supports the immune system, and regulates the body's histamine response to its various offenders.

We all experience stress but not all stress is bad! Short-term stress is normal and expected in life. So, when does stress become the perpetrator of illness and disease?

Over the counter medicine not cutting it this allergy season? Acupuncture and Herbal medicine are great ways to naturally decrease symptoms of allergies, without causing drowsiness.

The transition from winter to spring can feel like going from sleeping to waking. You can make this transition a little smoother by moving your Liver Qi!

In Chinese Medicine theory, spring is the time of year when the liver and gallbladder systems are most active. Here are 8 tips to support the health and optimal functioning of this organ pair.

As we move into Spring, we acupuncturists begin to see more involvement of the Liver in patients’ health patterns. Coupled with the Gall Bladder to represent the Wood element, the Liver manifests creativity, direction, justice and vision.