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At-Home Help for Staying Healthy This Fall
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the transition from late summer to fall is seen as a critical time for boosting the immune system...
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Transitioning Into Fall:
Taking the Steps to Actually Move Into a New Season In the Washington, D.C. area, the transition to fall brings specific stressors that...
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Prepping for Fall in Late Summer
Acupuncture in August can be particularly beneficial for prepping the body for fall due to several reasons tied to Traditional Chinese...
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Make This Summer Memorable with Acupuncture
Summer's officially here; so all should be right in the world...right? Well, if you're okay with the following, then sure!: Heat Humidity...
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Staying Cool this Summer with Chinese Medicine: Eating for the Summer
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the approach to eating in the summer focuses on balancing the body's energy and countering the...
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Mental Health Awareness
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness month, I thought it would be important to go over why support of our mental health is...
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Insurance Complexities
Ever wonder why your insurance plan says you have coverage for a certain benefit, but when you go to use that benefit - coverage is...
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Help During A Prolonged Allergy Season
Did you know that fluctuating temperatures can contribute to a longer allergy season? Well, that's certainly the case for the DMV area...
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Resilience & Adaptability: Why Perimenopause Doesn't Have to Weigh You Down
Perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically occurs in women in their 40s or early 50s, though the age range...
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The Spring Equinox
Happy Spring! And to those who celebrate...Nowruz Mubarak! Today is the Spring Equinox. What does that mean for us? While the spring...
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In Celebration of International Women's Day
Friday, March 8th, 2024 is International Women's Day. Why is this important? Well, women do make up roughly 50% of the world population....
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Lunar New Year 2024: Year of the Wood Dragon
Welcome to our exploration of what the Year of the Wood Dragon has in store for us. In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with...
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Transitioning Into Spring
By Dr. Sarah Alemi, DAc While most of us are still recovering from the winter holidays, right now is actually the perfect time to start...
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Acupuncture Uses During The "Meh" Winter Months
Now that the excitement of the holidays and new year has passed, we often find ourselves thinking that we don't need to look for...
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Reset for the New Year
Feeling stuck in the time warp between Christmas and New Year's? Fear not! Acupuncture is here to be your cosmic compass, gently guiding...
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Cyber Monday Special - DO NOT MISS
Extending our Thanksgiving Special for new and returning acupuncture patients! If you make the purchase before the end of the business...
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Coping with the Winter Blues
The term "winter blues" is often used colloquially to describe a mild and temporary decline in mood or energy that some people experience...
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Adjusting to the "Fall Back": How Acupuncture Can Help with the End of Daylight Savings Time (DST)
When we turn the clocks back one hour in the fall, it marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). The transition can affect people's...
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Why Do We Get Sick in the Fall & During the Winter Holidays?
As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, many of us eagerly anticipate the joys of fall and the winter holiday season. However,...
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Harmonizing Your Health: Acupuncture & The Fall Season
As the leaves begin to change colors and the air turns crisp, the arrival of fall signals a shift in the natural world. It is a season of...
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