Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Your Liver + Stress
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?
National Infertility Awareness
1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility.…this could be your sister, cousin, friend, neighbor or coworker. Every couple’s path to parenthood is different and for many, it can be a long and difficult journey.
Holistic Medicine for Men’s Health
We have been talking a lot about women’s health recently, but men benefit from acupuncture and holistic medicine, too! It’s a huge misconception that acupuncture is only for women.
Blue Heron Mask Update
We have updated our Covid policies. In order to help us continue to provide you with the best care, please comply with our clinic’s protocols. Face masks are optional though recommended.
Ease Your Allergy Symptoms
Today we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to help ease allergy symptoms. Start your game plan NOW; don’t wait until you’re already in the worst of it…we’re here to help!
Acupuncture + Herbs for Allergies
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.
TTC Support
We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen such great success with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and fertility coaching.
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!
Women’s Health Books We Love
At Blue Heron, we want to help you feel empowered and learn as much as you can about your body. Check out some of our team’s favorite books for women’s health & fertility.
Spring + Liver Qi
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!
How to Support and Boost Blood
Blood deficiency is a common occurrence in women. Our favorite ways to support and boost blood are through lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments.
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture is a restorative treatment that brings vitality to your reproductive organs, nourishes your blood and hormones, reduces stress, and calms and uplifts your spirit.
Let Us Be Your Village
Whether you are trying to conceive on your own, preparing for Assisted Reproductive Techniques such as IVF and IUI, or just beginning to consider having a baby, we are here to help!
Happy Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. We want to honor all the amazing women out there by sharing information, tips and resources to support women’s health and wellbeing through all stages of life.
What does a treatment with Sarah look like?
This dynamic treatment pulls from wisdom and experience with Traditional Chinese + Japanese Medicine, Ayurveda, Mindfulness Meditation, Energy Medicine & Nutrition to provide tools to add balance in your daily life.
8 Health Tips for Spring
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.
What is Health + Wellness Coaching?
As a professionally trained expert on health and wellness behavioral change, health coaches empower you to change your habits and behaviors to achieve your health and wellness goals.
What is Thai Bodywork?
Originating from the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism, Thai massage is a common treatment in Asia and is slowly being accepted and integrated in Western culture.
What is Fertility Coaching?
Fertility coaching is designed to guide, encourage and empower you throughout your fertility journey. You will learn to incorporate daily habits, self-care routines, mindset practices & nutrition strategies to further support your fertility.
Year of the Water Tiger
The year of the Yang Water Tiger begins February 1st. The tiger represents the Wood element, embodied by strength, power, confidence and decisive action. This year is an opportunity to see anew, to implement our new priorities and strategies. We begin to move out of the more yin elements of the past years and embrace wood dynamics.