Healing Lotus Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

09/02/2026

I’ll be away in China from October 12 through November 6, and the clinic will be closed during this time.

Please plan ahead and schedule your appointments early before I leave, as availability may become limited closer to October.

Thank you for your understanding. I look forward to seeing you before or after my trip. 🤍

08/26/2026

Early fall can be tricky.

At midday, it can still feel like summer — hot, sunny, and intense. But early in the morning and after sunset, you can already feel autumn in the air.

In Chinese medicine, this transition is important. The weather is not only becoming cooler, but also drier. The big temperature difference between day and night can make it easier for the body to become irritated by dryness or caught off guard by sudden cold.

Here are a few simple ways to take care of yourself during early fall:

🍐 Protect yourself from midday heat and dryness.
Avoid staying in strong midday sun for too long, stay hydrated, and begin adding more nourishing, moistening foods such as pears, Asian pears, lily bulbs, and white fungus.

🧊 Start cutting back on iced drinks and very cold foods.
Even if the afternoon feels hot, the temperature may drop quickly a few hours later. This is the time to gradually move away from the cold-food habits of summer, especially if your digestion is sensitive.

🧥 Bring a light layer for mornings and evenings.
A warm afternoon can easily turn into a cool evening. A light jacket or cardigan can make a big difference.

💨 Be especially careful when you’re sweaty.
After walking or exercising in the heat, a cool breeze can feel wonderful — but this is also when the body can be more vulnerable to sudden temperature changes. Dry off, change out of damp clothing, and avoid sitting directly in cold air.

🌙 Adjust your nighttime routine.
Don’t assume that because the day was hot, the night will stay warm. Close the windows if temperatures drop, keep a slightly warmer blanket nearby, and protect yourself from the cooler air that often comes in the second half of the night.

Early fall is a season of transition: midday may still feel like summer, but mornings and evenings already belong to autumn.

The key is not to dress too warmly or completely give up summer overnight — simply start paying attention to the change and adjust with it.

In Chinese medicine, good health often begins with something very simple: living in harmony with the season. 🍂

07/26/2026

Not all digestive problems—like bloating, abdominal distention, or constipation—come from the stomach or colon.

In Chinese medicine, emotions can disrupt digestion. We call this Wood Overacting on Earth—when the Liver interferes with the Spleen and Stomach.

I recently treated a patient whose abdomen was tight and distended. After needling the Liver channel, the bloating disappeared immediately.

Her abdomen became soft—like cotton.

Sometimes the digestive system isn’t the primary problem. The body is simply telling a bigger story.

07/24/2026

Today marks Great Heat (Da Shu, 大暑), one of the 24 Solar Terms in the traditional Chinese calendar.

For over 2,500 years, Chinese medicine has observed the rhythms of nature and encouraged us to adjust our lifestyle with each season.

Great Heat is the hottest period of the year. Rather than fighting the heat, Chinese medicine teaches us to work with it.

✔ Move and allow a gentle sweat.
✔ Eat fresh seasonal foods.
✔ Protect your digestion by limiting excessive iced drinks.
✔ Rest when needed.
✔ Stay calm and let your body follow nature’s rhythm.

Sometimes the most powerful medicine begins with the way we live each day.

07/08/2026

Do you sleep with a fan or A/C blowing directly on your back?

This patient did… and developed upper back pain for several days.

Acupuncture + Gua Sha brought significant relief today. ✨

⚠️ Try not to let cold air blow directly on your neck or back while you sleep.

07/05/2026

05/18/2026

Rose has long been loved in herbal traditions
for beauty, mood, and emotional balance 🌹

Here are 4 gentle rose tea blends
for different moods and needs:

• glow skin
• bloating relief
• better sleep
• stress relief

Simple little tea rituals can sometimes make a day feel softer.

Which one would you try first?



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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

May your Qi be calm, your spirit bright, and your heart deeply supported.

❤️

04/29/2026

Why this Fire Horse spring feels so hard on your body 🐎💨

Bloated like a drum? Sore along your ribs you can barely touch? Irritable, headaches that move around, sleeping poorly?

You are not alone.

In Chinese medicine, spring has the quality of Wind – moving, unpredictable. This year is the Fire Horse (Bing Wu), which adds unstable Fire energy. Wind + Fire together make Liver Qi go wild – erratic, stuck, attacking the Spleen and Stomach.

The result? A belly full of trapped air. Pain along the hypochondriac region. A body that feels like a pressure cooker.

So what actually helps?

⚡ The fastest relief: ACUPUNCTURE. One session can release that pressure valve immediately. Go to your acupuncturist.

🌿 A simple tea for home: 3g peppermint + 5g raw malt. Steep 5 minutes. Drink 4–5pm. Moves stagnant Qi gently without harming digestion.

🦶 Nightly acupressure: Find Tai Chong (LV3) on top of your foot. Push firmly toward Xing Jian (LV2) – 50 times each foot. Feels sore? That‘s the stagnation moving.

❌ What to avoid right now: late night exercise (after 9pm), spicy food, alcohol, lamb, chicken, staying up late.

This Fire Horse spring won’t last forever. But while it‘s here, give yourself the support you need. A few needles, a cup of tea, and five minutes of foot massage can turn unbearable into manageable.

Your move: book that acupuncture appointment. 🧘‍♀️

04/15/2026

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