Hopper Acupuncture

New new new Holistic Postpartum Care. My newest ‘zine offers support to new moms in the form of herbal remedies, nutrition, recipes, and tips for some of the most common postpartum complaints. $12. Link in my bio. Wholesale pricing is also available. @ Highland Park, Los Angeles

Spring Welcome to the start of a new cycle. The season of growth, movement, expansion, and rebirth. Moving from yin to yang. Celebrate by doing one new thing today. You might also think of 3 words that you’d like to set as your words of the year. Put them in places where you’ll be reminded of them often. Last year’s blog on how to make the seasonal shift into Spring is linked in my profile.

Let’s talk about omega- 3’s for healthy cycles and healthy pregnancy Omega 3 fatty acids are in a category called essential fatty acids, or EFAs. Essential meaning that our bodies do not produce them so we must get them via diet or supplementation. The benefits are endless really, but for the purpose of regulating the menstrual cycle and/or getting pregnant, here’s a few reasons why you need ‘em: healthy fats help make hormones and also help balance hormones. They fight inflammation, increase blood flow to the uterus (which increases the chances of implantation), and facilitate the opening of the follicle to release the egg. Just to name a few. Happy Tuesday that feels like a Monday.

Meanwhile in the plant kitchen. . . .... #sleepytime #getgrounded #calmisthenewcool See more

ELEMENTAL // A Seasonal Guide Based on the Principles of East Asian Medicine. Elemental is a holistic guide to help you utilize the unique energy that each season has to offer. Within these pages you’ll find DIY herbal remedies to ignite an already plant medicine affair or to inspire one from scratch. You’ll also find self inquiry exercises, meditations, lifestyle recommendations, and more to help you along your path. You don’t have to start in a certain place. Whatever seaso...n you’re in, whether it’s just the beginning or smack dab in the middle, just start where you are. $15 // Get your copy here: https://squareup.com/store/hopper-acupuncture-and-herbs-shop

At every moment and in every situation, you have everything you need. #happyfriday

Springtime sun tea! Dandelion root, hibiscus, and rose. All herbs that support the mind and body's transition into spring. Make your own: you can use tea bags or loose herbs/ tea. Fill a large jar or glass pitcher with spring water, add a generous handful of loose herbs or 3-5 teabags, depending on your preference for potency. Let the mixture soak up the magic of the sun for a day or two. Strain and enjoy! #diy #plantmedicine

'Tis the season for figs- food medicine extraordinaire! ... Figs regulate blood sugar absorption in diabetics, prevent coronary artery disease, constipation, vision loss, and hypertension. They also protect against certain types of cancer, specifically breast, prostate, and colon thanks to their coumarin content. Now I just need all things pumpkin and I'm happy . . .... . #plantmedicine #foodmedicine #chinesemedicine #figs #fall #endofsummer #seasonalfoods #losangeles #westhollywood #highlandpark #tcm #acupuncture See more

Do you feel like your energy has come down a little over the past few weeks? Maybe you're experiencing a little digestive upset or foggy thinking? In Chinese medicine there are 5 seasons rather than four, with the additional one being late summer, which we've just entered. This time corresponds to the earth energy, the spleen and stomach, and our ability to digest and process our food as well as our experiences. After our yearly energetic peak with the fire element of summer ...we are slowly beginning our descent into a more inward state. Post-summer, pre-fall. Because we can't go directly from fire to ice, just like Mother Nature, we must ease into each new phase with grace and awareness. Add warm foods, sleep one more hour, trade in one day of high endurance exercise for a meditation class or restorative yoga. Happy late summer! #fivephases See more

THIS FRIDAY $30 community style acupuncture treatments! If you've been dealing with aches/pains, headaches, low energy, allergies, insomnia, emotional imbalances, or have just been curious about acupuncture, email [email protected] or contact me via my profile . . .... #preweekendtreat #tgif #communityacupuncture #acupuncture #selfcare #health #wellness #chinesemedicine #highlandpark #eaglerock #silverlake #losangeles See more

Rose buds // Mei Gui Hua Rose buds aren't just a favorite garden ornament. They regulate qi and are great at clearing away stagnation in different parts of the body, especially the chest and stomach. They're also commonly used to treat irregular menstruation, premenstrual symptoms including pain, cramping, and irritability . .... . #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #plantpower #roses #womenshealth #selfcare #losangeles #diyhealth See more