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Gymnema

January 12, 2021 by Dina

Big sweet tooth? Try Gymnema! If you have a sweet tooth, or just struggle to control your sugar cravings, this supplement might be helpful for you! Gymnema leaf contains Gymnemic acid, which binds to the taste receptors on your tongue that perceive sweetness. As a result, it makes sweet things taste a lot less sweet. It is great for promoting healthy digestion and weight loss! Gymnema contains Gymnema leaf, which provides anti-sweetness activity by suppressing the ability to detect sweet …

Acupuncture for Gynecological & Urogenital Issues

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 by Healing With Zen

Looking for more acupuncture benefits to convince you to finally try it? Here it is! Watch our Founder, L.Ac. & Herbalist, Zen Tuan tap into some of our amazing treatment outcomes, specifically for Gynecological & Urogenital Issues https://youtu.be/o3mUqUNsS6w Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are extremely helpful in treating women’s health such as fertility, regulating menstrual cycles, decreasing pain and discomfort. It has been proven effective in helping with urinary incontinence, hemorrhoids and other urogenital issues. When I found out I was …

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Treating Cancer Therapy Side-Effects using Acupuncture, Herbs & Other Holistic Modalities

October 27, 2020October 23, 2020 by Healing with Zen

Learn how acupuncture & herbs can help manage many side effects from cancer care, such as neuropathy, digestive complaints, insomnia and fatigue with Licensed Acupuncturist Zen Tuan of Healing with Zen. https://youtu.be/ToDpDpMtBO0 Read through our blog posts relating to Cancer Care: Treating Cancer Therapy Side-Effects Cancer Care: How Acupuncture Helps Acupuncture Can Support Someone Living with Colon Cancer https://youtu.be/oWQzTDM896E At Healing with Zen, we provide a nurturing, comfortable and trusting environment that allows patients to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually.🍃 …

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A Message from Healing with Zen’s Founder

October 23, 2020 by Healing With Zen

At Healing with Zen, we provide a nurturing, comfortable, and trusting environment that allows patients to heal physically, emotionally, & spiritually. Are you ready to start healing? Please enjoy this message from our Founder. Our Services: Acupuncture Facial/Cosmetic Acupuncture Ear Seeds/Auricular Acupressure Cupping Session Facial Gua Sha Herbal Therapy Nutrition Consultation Online Telemedicine What we heal: General Health – Ear, Nose, & Throat Issues, Digestion & Weightloss, Allergies & Immune System Disorders. Skin Issues, Migraines & Headaches Pain – Foot …

Digestive Issues

October 22, 2020 by Dina

Digestion Relief With Acupuncture Prior to visiting Healing with Zen I had never received any acupuncture treatments. I’ve been seeing Vanessa consistently for 4 months for a range of issues such as chronic migraines and digestive issues. After consistent treatments I’ve had minimal symptoms and have been sleeping better with increased energy levels. I would recommend Healing with Zen to anyone seeking alternative treatments. Overall comments on service and treatment: -Very professional bed side manner and staff. Clean facilities. -Respond to correspondence promptly – …

Treating Cancer therapy side-effects

August 11, 2020 by ZenTuan

Acupuncture, herbs and other holistic strategies to manage cancer treatment side-effects. By Zen Tuan, Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist at Healing with Zen I have worked at the Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank, CA for 6 years. In that time I have assisted hundreds of cancer patients and their family members with acupuncture during and after their cancer treatment journey. In addition to the many physical side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation, a cancer diagnosis itself is scary and can …

3 Tips for Insomnia

September 2, 2020July 17, 2020 by Healing With Zen

3 Tips for Insomnia Do you have trouble going to sleep? Or are you waking numerous times throughout the night and unable to go back to sleep? Learn 3 easy at-home tips to combat insomnia from Zen Tuan, L.Ac. Insomnia is a common symptom that many of us have experienced, especially during stressful times. Insomnia can mean you have a hard time falling asleep, or it could also mean you wake up throughout the night and have a difficult time …

Herbs for Men’s Health

July 8, 2020July 6, 2020 by Healing With Zen

Chinese Herbs for Men’s Health Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Ramy Saleh of Healing with Zen in Pasadena, California discusses some great herbs in light of Men’s Health Month! https://youtu.be/ZP1bUQMC_0g To watch Part 1 of our Men’s Health discussion, where Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Ramy Saleh talks about important Acupressure Points and Chinese Herbs click here. We can customize herbal formula’s tailored for your health concerns! To learn more click here. Learn more about the importance of Chinese herbs for Prostate, …

Holistic Health Strategies to Boost your Immune System

July 13, 2020April 10, 2020 by Healing with Zen

Boost your immune system during COVID-19 using whole food supplements, herbs & acupressure The best thing to do during this unprecedented time is to keep your immune system strong. Whether we contract the COVD-19 virus or not, a strong immune system will help our bodies recover quicker and lessen the symptoms. Our founder and licensed acupuncturist, Zen, prescribes the below supplements during this time to keep your body primed and working at it’s best. Congaplex– this is my go-to for short-term …

Cancer Care

December 18, 2020August 15, 2019 by ZenTuan

Cancer Care When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 my life literally changed overnight and it changed again when I started seeing Zen on October 4th of 2018. I’ve been seeing her every week since and I can honestly say that getting referred to her was one of the best referrals I have ever got. Besides being very professional and very knowledgeable, the way Zen present herself and shows that she actually cares is a great feeling by itself. …