Pain Relief

May 28, 2025June 18, 2024 by HWZ Info

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 …

Smooth Transitioning into Spring

February 18, 2025May 10, 2024 by HWZ Info

TRANSITIONING INTO SPRING Spring is here! While we revel in the longer days and blooming flowers, it’s also a time to focus on your internal well-being according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Struggling with allergies, skin problems, or digestive issues this spring? These might be signs your liver needs some love! Learn how TCM can help you address these issues and achieve optimal health. TIPS TO SUPPORT YOUR LIVER FOR SMOOTH TRANSITIONING INTO THE SPRING! SPRING SEASON AND YOUR LIVER: …

Choosing Your Ideal Detox Program

July 8, 2025January 17, 2024 by HWZ Info

Choosing Your Ideal Detox Program As your acupuncturist in Pasadena, I’m always exploring ways to help you achieve optimal physical and emotional well-being. That often means venturing beyond traditional acupuncture treatments and delving into holistic approaches like detoxification and fasting. But with so much buzz around these practices, it can be hard to know where to start. Today, I’m sharing my honest review of two popular detox programs: Standard Process’s Purification Programs and Prolon’s 5-day fasting protocol. Standard Process: As you all know, I …

Trusted Whole Food Supplements for Growing Kids

July 8, 2025August 13, 2023 by Healing with Zen

Nurturing Little Lives:My Trusted Whole Food Supplements for Growing Kids As a mom of two wonderful kids, a dedicated acupuncturist, and an advocate of holistic natural living, I find immense joy in sharing my journey toward nurturing my children’s well-being. Today, I’m thrilled to open up about a crucial aspect of our daily routine – the whole food supplements that I firmly believe contribute to their optimal growth and health. Please enjoy Nurturing Little Lives: My Trusted Whole Food Supplements …

Chrysanthemum Tea

July 9, 2025October 18, 2022 by Healing with Zen

Chrysanthemum Tea Chrysanthemums are not just lovely flowers adorning gardens and floral arrangements. In many cultures, including China it hold a special place for their symbolism, beauty, and their remarkable role in traditional medicine. In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of this magical herb, exploring its significance and remarkable benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, we use chrysanthemum tea to cool the body and lower blood pressure. In addition it’s also: rich in iron Contains adequate levels of …

Vitality Tea

July 9, 2025October 19, 2021 by Healing With Zen

Vitality Tea Our new Vitality Tea is made with Goji Berries, Jujubes, and Longan fruit. This Fruity medley helps increase your overall health and well being. Drinking a cup of tea in the morning can be a great start to kick off your day! Read below to learn more about these ingredients and see their amazing benefits. Ingredients In Our New Tea Goji Berries: Tonic Fruit = Tonify the Qi Benefits: Full of Antioxidants Increases Metabolism Can Help to reduce …

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)

July 10, 2025April 22, 2021 by HWZ Info

Struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder? (S.A.D.) Seasonal Affective Disorder can be difficult and frustrating to navigate. Our moods and energy levels fluctuate with the seasons. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understands these cycles but modern life does not. These days, you are expected to be active, productive and creative at all times of the year. There is no accommodation for a slow, quiet winter. According to TCM, this conflict causes stress, which can result in Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). Seasonal affective …

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Gymnema: the herb that kicks sugar cravings to the curb!

July 3, 2026January 12, 2021 by HWZ Info

GYMNEMA: THE HERB THAT KICKS SUGAR CRAVINGS TO THE CURB! If you’re constantly craving sweets, you’re not alone. Sugar cravings can make it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits, support balanced blood sugar, and achieve your wellness goals. One natural herb that has gained attention for helping manage cravings is Gymnema sylvestre, often called the “sugar destroyer.” At Healing with Zen in Pasadena, we believe herbal medicine, acupuncture, and healthy lifestyle choices work together to support lasting wellness. Gymnema is …

Digestive Issues

July 17, 2025October 22, 2020 by HWZ Info

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 – …

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Traditional Chinese Medicine you Can Try at Home!

July 17, 2025September 19, 2020 by Healing with Zen

3 Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies that you can try at home! If you asked the average person how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) keeps you healthy, they would probably answer that it uses acupuncture needles. That’s a good start! TCM is a complex understanding of how Qi, or life force, affects your health. Qi flows through meridians passing through points which can be used to regulate and control that flow. When the flow of Qi increases, decreases, or changes qualities, your health is …