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Finding Relief from Fall Allergies with Chinese Medicine in Northern Virginia
Here in Northern Virginia, the change from late summer into fall can bring beautiful crisp mornings and colorful leaves—but it also marks...
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Crystals & The Five Elements: Supporting the Transition from Earth to Metal
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Five Elements describe more than just nature—they’re a way of understanding how our bodies and...
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✨💎 DMV Crystal Shop Now Open! 💎✨
Crystals and stones have been part of human history for thousands of years. 💎 Ancient cultures carried them as talismans of protection...
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Cosmetic Acupuncture vs. Botox: What’s Right for You?
In the pursuit of smoother skin and a radiant glow, many people are turning to both ancient and modern techniques for facial...
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Does Acupuncture Help Golfer's Elbow?:
How Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Golfer’s Elbow – A Natural Solution for DMV Golfers The DMV area is home to some of the most beautiful...
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Beating the Heat in the DMV: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Keeps You Cool in Summer
Summer is the most Yang time of the year in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Yang represents heat, activity, expansion, brightness,...
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Acupuncture and Stress
Finding Calm in the Chaos: How Acupuncture Can Help You Navigate a Stressful World Let’s be honest—things feel intense out there right...
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What Are Out-of-Network Acupuncture Benefits—and Can They Be Useful?
Short Answer: Yes! Here’s Why. If you’ve ever looked at your health insurance and wondered what out-of-network benefits really...
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What Is Gua Sha? Facial and Body Benefits You Should Know
If you’ve been searching for gua sha facial or wondered if gua sha therapy could help with your tension, glow, or overall...
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Spring to Summer Imbalance: How Acupuncture Can Help
Out of Sync? How the Spring-to-Summer Transition Impacts Your Body—and How Acupuncture Can Help One week it’s damp and chilly, the next...
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Stay Balanced This Summer: Acupuncture Support for Allergies, Skin, Sleep & Immunity
As summer settles into the DMV, we welcome longer days, outdoor fun, and some much-needed Vitamin D. But with the warmth and sunshine...
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Get the Most Bang for Your Buck: How to Maximize Your Acupuncture Insurance Benefits
Did you know that many health insurance plans already cover acupuncture—and often with surprisingly good benefits? Whether you’re...
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Stress, Sleep, and Seasonal Shifts: How Acupuncture Helps You Feel Grounded This Spring
Spring is a season of renewal, movement, and growth—but for many, it also brings stress, sleepless nights, and emotional ups and downs....
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Why Spring Makes Some of Us Stuffy—and Others Bone Dry (And How Acupuncture Can Help)
Spring is a season of renewal, movement, and growth—but for many people, it also brings a wave of physical imbalances, especially when it...
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April is Stress Awareness Month: How to Spot It—and What to Do About It with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Stress is everywhere these days—from inbox overload and traffic jams to long-term challenges like caregiving, health concerns, or...
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When Western Medicine Falls Short: Why I Turned to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
In today’s world, most of us are familiar with one system of medicine: the one where we see our primary care doctor, who refers us to a...
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Chinese Medicine & Women's Sleep
The Chinese Medicine Clock (or Organ Clock) is a valuable tool for understanding sleep disturbances, especially in midlife. In TCM, each...
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The Secret to Glowing Skin and Clear Sinuses: How Cosmetic Acupuncture and Gua Sha Help with Allergies
If you’ve been struggling with seasonal allergies here in the DMV, you’re not alone. The fluctuating weather, high pollen counts, and...
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Spring Allergies in the DMV: How Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help
Understanding Spring Allergies: Common and Uncommon Symptoms Springtime in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) is...
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Sleep Awareness Week: Why Sleep Matters—Especially for Women
March is both Sleep Awareness Week and Women’s History Month , making it the perfect time to talk about one of the most essential...
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