Managing menopause with acupuncture and herbs

Managing Menopause Symptoms with Acupuncture and Herbs Using Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine to Help Manage Menopause In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, women are considered to be Yin and men are considered to be Yang. However, throughout women’s lives, we lose little by little the Yin essence we were born with. This is due to overwork, childbirth, and the natural aging process. While going through menopause women can experience hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, dry mouth, and anxiety. …

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Acupressure To boost your immune system

Acupressure to boost your immune system Acupressure is a great method to use when wanting to boost your immune system naturally. You may be wondering how does Acupressure help boost the immune system? Read below to learn how… Acupressure is able to increase the amount of your body’s immune cells. These cells are you red blood cells, white blood cells, and T-cells. It also able to enhance the immunity of those with immune-related illnesses by encouraging these cells to reproduce …

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Qi Gong Movement – Monkey Serving Banana

QI Gong Movement- monkey serving banana In this video our Founder and licensed acupuncturist Zen demonstrates a Qi gong movement that represents the art of giving and receiving. She expressed that the forward motion of this movement reminds her of the need to help others, to serve others, to offer love and support to those who are in need of it. Also the backwards motion of this movement is to symbolize being able to receive from those who you love …

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Your Liver’s Impact on your Mental health

Your liver’s impact on your mental health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppw5VUlzlD8 In Chinese Medicine each organ had its own function and affect on out mental health. The liver is responsible for keeping the smooth flow of Qi and blood. Thus, allowing there to be more circulation in the body to prevent any build up of tension. If the liver isn’t functioning properly it can lead to stagnation (blockage) causing tension to arise and build up. This also results in causing not only emotional …

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Relieve Your Allergies Now

Relieve Your Allergies Through Acupuncture and Acupressure Acupressure is an effective technique to use to help with allergy relief. In this video is explains the technique of performing acupressure, also a good acupressure point you can perform yourself at home. The acupuncture point is LI4 is a good point for most symptoms that are affect the head area such as: headaches/migraines, sinus congestion, dizziness, and tinnitus.  In this short video it explains a good acupressure point for allergy symptoms and …

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Pregnancy and Acupuncture

Pregnancy and Acupuncture https://youtu.be/Ft5B9ULMR5g Acupuncture can help relieve numerous symptoms of pregnancy.  Acupuncture has been scientifically proven to assist in the relief of morning sickness, lower back pain, pelvic pain, depression, headaches and sleep issues. In the video above our Founder Zen explains that acupuncture is beneficial during pregnancy. One of the benefits that she discusses is that acupuncture increases circulation, promotes lymph drainage, boosting the immune system, aiding digestive issues, and emotional health.  Common Pregnancy Symptoms: Back Pain Insomnia …

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Acupressure for Allergies

Acupressure for Allergy Relief The seasons are changing, the weather is changing, and it is very possible your allergies have started acting up. For many people, this transition is miserable. Seasonal allergies affect millions of people, causing them to suffer symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, itching eyes, headaches, skin problems, fatigue, and more. Traditional Chinese Medicine treats allergies by helping the body clean out the problem and balance the internal environment. Follow along with the video below to learn about acupressure points …

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Liver Detoxification

Yelp Review Yelp Review #49– Zen has helped me with improving my overall health and she’s so easy to work with. I’ve experienced great results with just a few appointments and her customized herbal treatments. I truly believe in the power of acupuncture and Zen is the best I’ve been to in my area. – Barbara V. (8/29/2020) How to Detox Your Liver The liver plays a huge role in Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to TCM, the Liver is the …

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Food Poisoning

Food Poisoning Case Study If you’ve ever experienced food poisoning, you know how miserable and debilitating it can be. But did you know that acupuncture is extremely effective at minimizing symptoms of food poisoning? It also helps harmonize and balance your digestive system, so it really gets to the root of the issue. In the video below, our healer, Ramy Saleh, speaks about a patient who was dealing with severe food poisoning including nausea, vomiting, headaches, & abdominal pain due to cramping. After …

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Healing with Zen, Acupuncturist & Herbalist serving Pasadena, Arcadia, San Marino, Sierra Madre and the San Gabriel Valley, stomach pain, indigestion

Bao He Wan: Herbal Digestive Support

Bao He Wan for Digestion  Bao He Wan helps digest food and clear food retention. It is known for promoting digestion, removing food stagnation, and harmonizing the stomach. In the video below, Ramy goes over what is included in this powerhouse formula, and how it may help digestive issues! If you answer yes to any of these questions: Have you been experiencing an upset stomach lately? Maybe you’ve been feeling bloated and sluggish, or maybe have had issues with nausea and cramping… …

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