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đż Preparing for Spring: A TCM-Inspired Diet to Boost Immunity & Prevent Allergies
As we transition into Daylight Savings (Spring Forward) Â and warmer weather, our bodies need a little extra support to adjust to the...
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Spring Forward with Ease: TCM Tips for Daylight Savings & Allergy Season
As we prepare to "spring forward" and lose an hour of sleep with daylight savings time, many of us feel the impact in more ways than just...
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Regain Balance: Harmonize Your Hormones Naturally
If youâre in your 40s or 50s and feeling like you just donât recognize yourself anymoreâphysically, mentally, or emotionallyâyouâre not...
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Behind the Treatment Door: Looking at Adrenal Fatigue in Chinese Medicine
The Adrenal Cortex & Its TCM Counterparts: Understanding Stress, Energy, and Balance The adrenal cortex plays a crucial role in...
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Feeling Stressed? How Acupuncture Can Help You Find Calm in the DMV
If you've been feeling more anxious, exhausted, or on edge lately, you're not alone. Stress and anxiety levels are rising across the DMV...
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When Stress Lingers: The Hidden Signs of Low Cortisol & How Acupuncture Helps
Case Studies: Two Patients, Many Symptoms This week, I treated two patients experiencing a mix of physical and emotional symptoms that...
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We See You, Federal Workers: How Our Clinic is Here to Support You
The transition back to the office isnât easy. We see youânavigating the shift in routine, the stress of commuting again, and the toll...
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Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Lunar New Year 2025 in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Significance of the Lunar New Year in TCM The Lunar New Year  is more than just a celebrationâit marks a powerful shift in the...
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Why 2025 Is an Especially Powerful Lunar New Year: The Wood Snake, Numerology, and the New Moon
Happy Lunar New Year! đđ This year holds particularly auspicious energy as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake on a new moonâa time...
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Sniffles No More: How Acupuncture Can Tackle Winter Runny Noses
If you've looked around recently, you might have noticed that a lot of people are suffering from a case of the sniffles; you yourself...
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Understanding Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Perspectives from a Licensed Acupuncturist
If youâve ever heard conflicting information about acupuncture and dry needling, youâre not alone. Depending on who you ask, they might...
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The Gua Sha Glow: Naturally Revitalize Your Skin and Spirit
As winterâs dry air takes a toll on your skin, itâs the perfect time to introduce a gentle, natural, and effective solution to rejuvenate...
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Start Your Year Strong: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Begin Acupuncture
As the glow of the holidays fades and we step into a new year, itâs common to feel a bit spent. The festivities may have left you tired,...
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Start 2025 With a New You: The Magic of Cosmetic Acupuncture
As the New Year approaches, many of us start crafting ambitious resolutionsâbetter health, improved self-care, and perhaps even looking...
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Glow Into the New Year with Cosmetic Acupuncture
The holiday season is a whirlwind of joy, stress, and everything in between. Between shopping, traveling, gatherings, and managing...
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Discover the Transformative Benefits [And TRUE COSTS] of Acupuncture for Women in Their 40s and 50s
As women navigate the transitions of peri-menopause and menopause, they often face a myriad of challengesâweight gain, sleep...
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What Makes A Great Acupuncturist?
Acupuncture has gained recognition worldwide for its effectiveness in treating a variety of health issues, from chronic pain and stress...
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Power of Consistency in Treatments
In times of stress and a hectic schedule [i.e. fall in Northern Virginia], itâs easy to push wellness aside. However, regular acupuncture...
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đ Breathe Easy This Fall: How Acupuncture Can Help You Beat Allergies! đż
In addition to protecting against colds, sinus infections, and COVID (which you can read about HERE), acupuncture can be highly effective...
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đ Feel Your Best This Fall with Acupuncture! đ
In a cold, damp fall, especially in regions like Northern Virginia, acupuncture can offer several benefits, particularly when received...
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