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PREGNANCY COMPANION PASADENA

PREGNANCY COMPANION PROGRAM

PREGNANT? THINKING OF GETTING PREGNANT OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS PREGNANT? READ THIS! Our Pregnancy Companion Program is a comprehensive online resource designed to support women throughout their pregnancy. Whether you are a first-time mom or already have children, this program provides valuable insights and encouragement during this transformative time. Pregnancy is a unique journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and, at times, uncertainty. It is my goal to provide you with the resources, knowledge, and emotional support needed to navigate …

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Neck Pain

Understanding Neck Pain Today’s world runs behind screens. Often without even realizing we are hurting ourselves with something as simple as our posture while in front of a computer screen. Spending hours at a desk each day, combined with poor postural habits, can be the root cause of the pain. However, sports injuries, whiplash, stress, the wrong mattress or pillow can also trigger the pain. One recent study (published in the British Medical Journal) conducted at the Kyunghee University in Seoul, …

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Pain Relief

Conquer Pain Naturally Chronic pain can significantly impact your daily life, limiting your mobility and overall well-being. At Healing with Zen in Pasadena, we believe in a holistic approach to pain management, combining traditional Eastern techniques like acupuncture with natural remedies to optimize your results for pain relief.   Today, we’re excited to share our favorite pain relief combination: OmegaPure PRM and Turmeric Forte! OmegaPure PRM: The Omega-3 Advantage with Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and …

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Acupressure for painful periods

Acupressure For Painful Periods Ah, that monthly visitor… sometimes a welcome guest, sometimes a ruthless tyrant. If you’re among the many who experience painful periods, know that you’re not alone. But you don’t have to suffer in silence! Today, we’re exploring an ancient, empowering tool for menstrual relief: acupressure. So, how does this work? Acupressure, like acupuncture, works on the principle of stimulating pressure points throughout the body that connect to energy channels (meridians). Applying gentle, sustained pressure to these points …

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine For Athletes And Active Individuals in Pasadena

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Athletes and Active Individuals

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine For Athletes And Active Individuals Whether you’re a professional athlete or just someone who enjoys staying active, our acupuncturists in Pasadena at Healing With Zen know, recovery is essential for maintaining your performance and preventing injuries. Athletes and active individuals are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit. As a result, they are more prone to injuries and muscle soreness. However, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine For Athletes And Active Individuals can help them recover faster and …

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Acupuncture for PMS: How It Helps and What to Expect

Acupuncture For PMS: How It Helps And What To Expect If you are looking for a natural and effective way to manage your PMS symptoms, acupuncture may be a good option for you. Acupuncture is safe and well-tolerated, and it has few side effects. Most people experience relief from their symptoms within a few treatments. Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. These points are believed to …

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Acupuncture & TCM for Stroke Symptoms

Acupuncture & TCM for Stroke Symptoms Clinical trials show that acupuncture has a positive effect on stroke symptoms. Not only for post-stroke rehabilitation, but also as a preventive strategy. This could create cerebral ischemic tolerance, especially when it’s combined with electrotherapy as electroacupuncture. TCM & Acupuncture for Post Stroke Symptoms Stroke symptoms include: Weakness Paralysis Problems with balance or coordination Pain Numbness, burning and/or tingling sensations. Fatigue Acupuncture can help with weakness, rigidity, and pain of the muscles. It is …

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Case Study On Pregnancy Symptoms

Case Study on Pregnancy Symptoms Pregnancy Symptoms & Medical History A 35-year-old female came into our office with pregnancy-related symptoms at 37 weeks of pregnancy. Symptoms: Sharp pelvic pain (difficulty walking), pain level 7 out of 10 Neck stiffness described as dull pain, pain level 4/10 Swollen ankles Anxiety about pregnancy, brain fog. Stress level – 7/10 Heartburns throughout the day Fatigue Energy level 4/10. Patient also presented with: TMJ (temporomandibular joint pain)- since high school. Pain occurs almost every …

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Fibromyalgia

FIBROMYALGIA TESTIMONIALS Yelp Review #51– My husband and I have been going to Zen for almost 4 years on a regular basis at the Disney Cancer center in Burbank, Calif. Her private office and staff is located in Pasadena. There aren’t enough words to truly express how professional, kind, caring and wonderful Zen is to all of  her patients. Zen listens and addresses all of our concerns and strives to alleviate whatever pain or issues we might have. Acupuncture has helped …

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Back Pain, Neck and Shoulder Pain

Acupunture for back, neck, & shoulder pain How Does Acupuncture Relieve Pain? Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years for pain relief. From the Eastern Medical point of view acupuncture works to relieve pain by inserting fine needles into specific points along the bodies meridians, to promote the flow of Qi. The meridians are also known as pathways that map out the body, these meridian lines show the superficial pathway of each organ. With years of studying, …

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