Chong Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Ho, Ho, Ho and Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you are enjoying the day with loved ones or are peacefully alone, I hope you’re doing it with peace, love, joy, gratitude and mindfulness. I’m grateful to be spending the day enjoying the beautiful weather with my family and my two sweet Yin and Yang rescue dogs. ... I wish you the merriest of Christmas from my home to yours.

Happy Winter Solstice! 2020's winter solstice is a special one as it coincides with what is known as the great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, where the bright planets will form what has been dubbed a "Christmas Star" in the sky. We are on maximum tilt from the sun today. While the world has seemed on tilt for most of 2020 this is in our relation to our sun. Many just know today as the first day of winter, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Seasonal changes ...and planetary shifts are important themes in Chinese Medicine. You know the Yin and Yang symbol. It's part of my Chong Medicine logo but more importantly it is the basis of Chinese Medicine. The Yin and Yang are a concept of duality. The Yin and Yang are opposites and while they appear to be contrary forces they are actually very complementary. They are interconnected and interdependent on our natural world. Winter solstice exemplifies this philosophy. Today, December 21, 2020 Yin will be at its peak. The solstice brings forth the Yin (the earth’s movement toward increasing darkness) transition to Yang (the earth’s movement toward increasing light). In this exact moment of transitioning, there is a mysterious blending of the yin and yang that opens the possibility of new creation and rebirth. Every day is a new day, to start over, to start new, to start a new health regime, to forgive yourself, to forgive others but today is a truly special day that has more power to make and bring change. Please look to the sky after sunset. You can see Jupiter and Saturn with your naked eyes and they are very bright. The planets will be very close and create the Christmas star. There is also a ursid meteor shower. The planets and universe are literally in alignment for you, for us, for earth. May we come out of today with more love and light for ourselves and each other.

Happy 4th of July! In the last few months of quarantine and my office being half-opened, I had more time to be creative and come up with different ways to serve you. You might have come in for a session last month, last year, 2 years ago, 5 years ago....I have not forgotten about you and your journey.... Wherever you are in your path called life, you're still in my heart. After so many years in practice, and after seeing so many women who struggle with their monthly PMS, I've created my first digital course to teach this. In REAL TALK LIVE, I'll share with you: - some of my interesting PMS cases (anonymous, of course!) - my secret Tools to optimize Workflow, Energy, and Productivity - 3 tips to avoid burnout, depletion, and exhaustion Also, you can ask me any questions you have about your cycle! I don't usually do LIVE (I have to comb my hair and put make-up on, you know) so don't miss it. Join me for a FREE online session, Tuesday, 7.7.20 @ 5.30PM: https://drchong.easywebinar.live/event-registration-13

We moved! We have a new location conveniently located off of El Camino Real to better serve all North County San Diego. We are focused and dedicated to providing solutions and treatment plans for women's health issues. If you are having issues with PMS, menopause, hormone imbalance, pregnancy, postnatal care, pain, anxiety, depression and need help we are here for you. We also offer energy healing and bodywork to treat your body, mind, and spirit. Schedule your appointment today to start your journey towards feeling your best. https://squareup.com//C6PW0VYDN/chong-medicine-carlsbad-ca

Boiled peanuts are Chinese food anytime snacks. Used to be served in Chinese restaurants as a snack, but no longer commonly served. Peanuts are not true nuts, but instead belong to the legume family, which also includes beans and lentils.... If you are not allergic to peanuts, consume boiled peanuts as they have more nutrients than dried ones. Peanuts are a good source of resveratrol. They're also a source of good fat, which can help raise your HDL, or good, cholesterol levels. And they contain isoflavones, antioxidants that may reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Boiling helps to preserve the most resveratrol in peanuts, compared with dry roasting. A serving of 100 grams of peanuts, or a half cup, provides, as part of the recommended daily allowance: * 75 percent of niacin * 60 percent of folate * 53 percent of thiamin * 10 percent of riboflavin * 55 percent of vitamin E * 22 percent of dietary fiber Even after cooking peanuts, they provide significant percentages of potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium. And folate prevents birth defects.

Trust the change unfolding in your life Change is brewing. The wheel of life is always turning and change is necessary. Without it, we become complacent.... Although the outcome may be unpredictable right now, once you settle in & open up to new possibilities, a wondrous world can emerge. Theres no need to rush this process. You will grow wiser as you learn to surf the waves of change with more grace & ease. During this time, stick with your personal practices, make space to receive, and be kind to yourself. Ritual to clear clutter: - Home: Ditch anything that feels energetically heavy/stuck. If no longer work, toss it or donate. - Career path or creative power: Discard anything that creates self-doubt or has negative emotions. Throw away old paper, organize workspace.

Around here, we’re always trying to one-up ourselves. So it seemed like a good time to remind ourselves that health does not take a back seat, especially during this time. Stress, fear, anxiety... ... All can be treated with acupuncture. Immunity.. Can be enhanced with herbal combination All done with PPE & protection. And that’s what I call the cherry on top! Let us know how we can help you today.

How are you feeling today? Before you give the generic I’m fine answer, remember that you have the ability to choose. You can look at an otherwise bad situation, such as the current pandemic as an opportunity for inner work, introspection or to learn something new.... A little mindset shift is all it takes to lift your spirits and brighten your day! Make your choice. Choose your feeling. You are stronger than you think.

Who doesn’t like to see the process of baking a cake? Today I want to mix things up from my regularly scheduled programming of catchy posts with a nice surprise! Since you have been working hard all week, (and I have been too!), lets enjoy the reward at the end of the week, with a cake.... Nothing feels better than knowing you have made a difference in a small-heart-beat of a new life. Today, I found out I have saved a threatened miscarriage for a new mom-to-be. During pregnancy, cells in the placenta produce a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone nourishes the egg after it has been fertilized and has formed the embryo that attaches to the wall of the uterus. In the first trimester of a normal pregnancy, levels of hCG increase significantly, typically doubling every two to three days over the course of the first eight to 11 weeks. When this doesn't happenor hCG levels actually decreaseit may mean a miscarriage is taking place. So, when the numbered went down to a single digit on week 5, my PT called and said her medical team told her she most likely will have a miscarriage. Could I help? She came in for 1 treatment + some herbs, then went back to re-measure her HCG at the end of the week. The number tripled and she was able to save her baby. So, 1 life saved. There is no other reward than knowing you have made a small difference in someone else’s life, and saved a new life. So, keep doing what you are doing. You never know when you are mixing all the ingredients of life, that you too could make a small difference in someone else’s life. Lets have cake!

Anyone feeling the weight of the world today? Something about what we’ve all been going through has really made us take stock of the few things in life that are truly most important to us. Moments of quiet calm amidst all the anxiety are right at the top of our list. ... We are still providing a place of calm amidst the chaos. A place to rest your head and be in-tune with whats going on inside you and finding peace internally. Lately we’ve been finding those moments of quietness really resets you nervous systems. Also, tuning into the sound of healing. Be well, stay healthy and calm your mind.

Do you believe that a failure to plan is a plan to fail? I’ll admit, I’m such a perfectionist sometimes I drive myself nuts on how much I spend time planning. As I’m sitting down to plan this week’s schedule, here’s what I’m most excited to see on my list! ... - Egg transfer treatments for IVF - Inducing labor treatment for pregnant mama over 39 weeks - Making custom herbal formulation to enhance fertility - Clearing menopausal hot flash symptoms for women going through hormonal change I hope despite what going on around you, you get to do some planning to stay focus and on track for work and life. How are your week’s plans shaping up?

Embryo Transfer Day I see so many patients come for the pre embryo transfer treatment in a whirlwind of anxiety. Transfer day is a BIG DAY and you may feel like all of the stress of the cycle so far culminates here. ... Once the treatment is done, I watch them float out of the treatment room on a sea of calm in a much better state of mind to meet their embryos. - Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer helps to: - Improves blood flow to the ovaries and the uterus. - Relaxes uterine spasms. This is SO important as a lowered uterine contraction frequency at transfer time is correlated with improved pregnancy rates. Calm the Nervous System Pre and post transfer treatments are a priority, so I make every effort to accommodate you.

Going into the weekend with red, white & blue.. Never thought we’d celebrate the 4th of July without doing a BBQ with friends this year... Even though it looks a little different than usual, we’re excited to take the weekend off to chill & watch the fireworks ... This year is definitely an Independence Day we won’t forget! What about you friend, how will you be celebrating the 4th of July? Sending you all our best to you and yours!