Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Bieler’s Broth (also called Trace Mineral Broth)
Bieler’s broth is an effective, gentle cleanse for anytime of the year. Cooling vegetables reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and ease the workload on the liver. In contrast to a cleanse that focuses on raw foods and juices, the cooked nature of this broth makes it tonifying and grounding.
Protect Your Mental Health over the Holidays
While the holidays can be a time filled with love and joy, for many people it can also be bittersweet, bringing up a host of emotions including a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief.
Expressing Gratitude
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to discuss gratitude. Writing in a gratitude journal is one of our favorite tools to keep track of all the reasons to be thankful.
Holistic Care for Your Little Ones
If you are thinking that your child could benefit from some extra support, consider scheduling a children’s Chinese Medicine consultation with Dr. Rachel or Dr. Jenna. Children can greatly benefit from acupuncture and typically improve very quickly!
Microneedling Treatment
Microneedling is an alternative to other invasive cosmetic procedures. Learn more about these treatments, now being offered by Dr. Jenna and Dr. Rachel.
Fall Fertility Support
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. Not only do we work with you to help you achieve your fertility goals, we support you as a whole person.
November Community Appreciation Special
November Community Appreciation - Nurses! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.
What is Acupuncture?
Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system which can be used on its own or in conjunction with your modern, allopathic medical care, treatments and medications.
Autumn Nourishment
Conveniently, many of Fall’s veggies + fruits help repair summer’s damage….damage caused by sun exposure and heat. Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.
Autumn Self-Care
Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the Fall, it is our Metal that shines! With the appropriate diet and lifestyle adjustments, we can cultivate a healthy metal element, a strong immune system, and peace of mind.
October Community Appreciation Special
October Community Appreciation - First Responders! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.
Self-Care for Mental Health
In today’s world, it can be difficult to make your mental health a priority, but it requires the same attention as other aspects of your life. With the everything that is going on in the world, it’s more important than ever!
Oils for the Metal Element
The Metal blend supports your lungs and large intestine, and encourages inspiration, gratitude, letting go and transformation.
Microneedling Now Available
We are thrilled to announce that we are now scheduling Microneedling appointments with Dr. Jenna! Learn more about this minimally invasive treatment and how it can bring the glow back to your skin!
Whole Body Healing
We infuse classical techniques with modern understanding of health and medicine. Our collaborative approach is heart-centered, patient-focused, result-oriented, and dedicated to your best health, growth, and wellbeing.
Fall Immune Boost Remedies
Late summer and early fall are the perfect time to boost your immune system for the upcoming barrage of bugs that come with the colder weather. Learn more about some of our favorite remedies.
Welcoming Autumn
Autumn is a time of beauty, vulnerability, and feeling grateful. Slow down, be present in the small moments, hold your loved ones close, and allow inspiration to show itself.
Autumn Community Appreciation
This fall, we want to celebrate, honor and thank first responders, nurses and teachers for their amazing contributions to our Charleston community.
PCOS Awareness Month
September is PCOS awareness month. At Blue Heron, we see many women who suffer from PCOS, particularly as it affects their fertility and quality of life.
Grain-Free Granola
A super simple recipe that can be made in bulk over the weekend to last throughout the week, this granola also travels well. You can experiment with adding your favorite ingredients. It is a great source of protein, fat and carbs without the added sugar usually contained in store bought granola.