Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Autoimmune Conditions + Acupuncture
Chinese medicine is an extremely helpful ally in the treatment of autoimmune disorders because it addresses both the root of disease and associated physical and emotional symptoms.
Winter Self-Care
Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. The stillness of nature calls us to bring our energy inward, be patient and introspective.
Water Essential Oil
Our Water oil blend supports your kidney and bladder, and encourages wisdom, motivation, willpower and meditation.
Seaweed Salad
This seaweed salad is a lovely recipe for any season of the year. Seaweed is the detoxifier of the ocean and a great detoxifier of the body too!
Year of the Yin Water Rabbit
And here we have hope:
pale, fresh-faced, inquisitive
Raising its brisk nose to scent out
amongst the fields.
Beat the Winter Blues
This time of year can bring up emotional issues, such as depression, fatigue, or lack of motivation. The change of seasons can trigger “seasonal depression” or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which are depressive symptoms that show up at the same time each year.
Wintertime Nourishment
Winter is a yin time of the year. A time to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirit. A time for storage and repair.
Winter Allergy Prep
Although we are still in the heart of Winter, it is the perfect time to start preparing for Spring allergies. Start your game plan to ease allergy season NOW; don’t wait until you’re already in the worst of it. We’re here to help!
9 Ways to Use Acupuncture In the New Year
Acupuncture can help you feel your best as you kick off the New Year! Learn 9 awesome ways to use acupuncture to help you take charge of your health.
End of the Year Ritual
As you are setting new intentions and goals, we encourage you to take some time to reflect on what you have learned. You can do this ritual at the end of each week, month or quarter!
Winter Rest + JOMO
Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. In the winter, nature slows down, and hibernates. We must take the hint from nature and realize that we, too, must slow down.
Emotional Self-Care for Fall + Winter
Check out this lovely, short video from Lisa Abernathy for some Chinese medicine tips for emotional wellness during Fall and Winter.
Reflecting on the Metal Element
Here at Blue Heron, we have been reflecting on gratitude, mindfulness, community and grace. Fall is the season of the Metal element in Chinese Medicine - one of refinement, appreciation and letting go.
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.
Fertility Acupuncture Benefits
Chinese Medicine significantly increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with IVF and IUI.
Scarf Weather
Time to pull out your scarf! Even though it’s been warm here in Charleston, we’re finally starting to see changes in the weather. With this seasonal transition comes greater susceptibility to the common cold.
Fertility Coaching Support
Whether you have been receiving treatment for years or are just beginning to consider pregnancy, this is a great time to cover essential topics for your fertility and well-being.
Fall Fertility
Fall is the perfect time to focus on your fertility! We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen such great success with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and fertility coaching.
Our Immune First Aid Kit
Our favorite products to support your immune health this season. Visit our apothecary or ask your acupuncturist for recommendations that will best fit your unique needs.
Chong Mai Qi Gong with Lisa
✨ Welcoming in divine inspiration and connecting with the grounding energy of the Earth ✨