Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

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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.

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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.

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Water Essential Oil

Our Water oil blend supports your kidney and bladder, and encourages wisdom, motivation, willpower and meditation.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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