Golden Monkey Healing

Spring is a time of growth, regeneration and expansion. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring can also be a time when feelings of irritability, frustration, or anger sink in. This is why we suggest finding ways to make time for meditation. "The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself." ... - French philosopher Michel de Montaigne The word meditation stems from the Latin term meditatum, meaning ‘to ponder.’ Meditation has been around for millennia. Though the exact origins and spiritual genesis are subject to debate, regardless, the practice of meditation has stood the test of time, and is now used all over the world. Our tip: Try a guided meditation to start, such as the #headspace app and stick with it! If you're new to #meditation, it may feel frustrating at first, and that's normal. Think of it as a #practice, something to work on. For those who are able to make the time and space to #meditate, it can make all the difference in the world. #Ponder #TurnInward #Balance #Wholeness #HolisticMedicine #Acupuncture #TCM

Dandelions, a weed in your yard that’s good for your liver. Often labeled as annoying when it comes to lawn care, the weed growing in your yard actually has benefits as a healing herb in both Eastern and Western medicine. Dandelions are a natural antibiotic and rich in vitamin A, vitamin D and iron. They aid in healing inflammation and reduce heat toxicity in Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Now that spring is upon us, we can see this special herb grow... outside our windows. They are beneficial in supporting our liver health and have been used to relieve liver disorders, diabetes, indigestion, urinary tract disorders, heartburn and even supports the gallbladder by increasing bile production which supports liver health. Dandelion flowers can be brewed into tea for drinking; and is healthfully known to detoxify the liver, aid in releasing toxins from the body and helps promote good kidney function. The leaves of dandelions can be used in anything from salads to stir fries and other dishes. They have a tendency to increase the production of stomach acid, so if you suffer from stomach ulcers be sure to slowly introduce dandelions leaves into your diet and monitor how you feel along the way. If you have any questions about this spring herb found in your yard, please give us a call and we can help. It’s always best to speak with a professional when adding any kind of supplement to your daily routine. #TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #Acupuncture #Wellness #Spring #Liver #Gallbladder #NaturalHealth #Medicine #Herbs #Acupressure #Dandelion #Tea #Supplement

To keep your gallbladder working smoothly, modalities like acupuncture, herbal formulas, nutritional counseling can make a world of difference. As the season transitions from Winter to Spring, acupuncture can help balance the body as it reacts to the changes in the weather and activity levels. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) the gallbladder is a common suspect for patients suffering from certain types of headaches. When we look at the anatomy of the gallbladder meri...dian, it is easy to understand why. The gallbladder meridian runs along the outer length of the body, and is heavily concentrated around the side of the head, near the temples. If blood, bodily fluids and Qi (pronounced chee) cannot flow properly, these fundamental substances become blocked and begin to cause problems, most often chronic pain. The good news is that acupuncture can help free up these blockages and relieve tension felt in and around the head. Ask for more information on how to keep your liver and gallbladder in #TipTop shape this Spring. #TCM #TraditionalChineseMedicine #SpringHerbs #Acupuncture #Wellness #Spring #Liver #Gallbladder #NaturalHealth #Medicine #FeelBetterToday #SelfCare #Acupressure #AcupunctureWorks

Liver 3 (LV 3) is located on the top of the foot near the base of the toe between the big toe and second toe. This point can be used to decrease headaches, nasal congestion, relieve depression, anxiety and stress. Who knew all that power lives in a meridian point located between your toes? It gets better, LV3 also helps people who suffer from lower back pain, high blood pressure and insomnia. So take a load off, sit back and relax and let Liver3 do all the work for you. I...f you need any help, please contact us for a consultation or an appointment. #Liver3 #LV3 #TaiChong #Acupuncture #Acupressure #Congestion #Insomnia #HighBloodPressure #Depression #Anxiety

Remember to #Stretch EVERYDAY! This Forward Bend exercise can help a distracted mind unwind. Sit on the floor with legs stretched out in front of you. Keep your knees slightly bent, do not lock them. If this causes any discomfort, you can sit on a folded blanket and bend your knees slightly out to the side. ... With your chin slightly tucked, slowly stretch forward, reaching your hands toward your toes. If you cannot touch your toes, reach for your knees, shins or ankles. Relax your head. As you breathe in, focus your breath along your back and spine. Expanding outwards with each inhalation, and imagining that you are expanding your back like a big balloon. As you exhale, allow your body to relax deeper into the stretch. (See image ) Hold this position for a few breaths. #Acupuncture #TCM #Relax #Unwind #FeelBetterNow #Yoga #HomeExercise #ItsSoEasy

Gosha-jinki-gan (GJG) is a blend of 10 traditional Chinese naturally derived herbs. Hachimi-jio-gan (HE) is another Chinese herbal remedy. HE is made up of eight natural ingredients, some of which are also in GJG. Several studies have been done exploring the therapeutic benefits of these herbal blends, concluding that they are in fact useful for treating bladder health issues. Aforementioned studies looked into the use of these herbal supplements and found them incredibly ef...fective for treating symptoms associated with Overactive Bladder and bladder muscle contractions. Consider the use and wisdom of an #AncientMedicine for a stressful and demanding #ModernWorld #BladderHealth #Acupuncture #TCM #Natural #HerbalRemedies The best way to find your perfect herbal remedy is through an in-person consultation. Please be proactive in your health, always seek professional advise when adding any kind of supplements to your daily routine. If you're ready to feel your best today, give me a call.

Fun fact: This point is located on the inside of the ankle, just outside the ankle bone toward the achilles tendon. Kidney 3 can be used for: -Impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent need to urinate, deafness, tinnitus, irregular menstruation, lumbar pain -Headache, dizziness, blurring of vision, toothache, swelling of the pharynx -Cough, asthma, diabetes -Insomnia... -Provides strength, stability and nourishment #Acupuncture #TCM #Kidney3

Winter, in TCM, is associated with the Kidneys. The kidneys store our essence, or the body’s most basic and fundamental energy, which is known as Jing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Jing is the essential fluid of the physical body and it naturally becomes depleted over time. If the kidney function becomes weak, the storage capacity will become inhibited and Jing will leak from the body. Like most organs, the kidneys have an energetic pathway that runs thr...oughout the body. The energy that flows through these pathways is known as Qi (pronounced chee). Qi is an essential element of a strong healthy body. Ask me for more information about how acupuncture and TCM can help support your kidney function. #Winter #TCM #Kidney #OrganHealth #Acupuncture #NaturalMedicine #Safe #Natural

Fennel, often found in teas, is used in TCM for indigestion, spasms in the digestive tract and for expelling phlegm from the lungs. Fennel is rich in the antioxidant flavonoid Quercetin, which is a strong natural antihistamine. Quercetin appears in other plants, like cilantro, and is helpful for reducing inflammation caused by allergic reactions. #Fennel #Tea #TCM #Indigestion #Quercetin #Inflammation #FeelBetterToday #NaturalHealth

Herbal medicines have been used alongside acupuncture in TCM for as long as the medicine has existed. This new study adds to the data showing herbal formulas do a lot to support the work of acupuncture in achieving improved health. #TCM #HerbalRemedy #Acupuncture #Safe #Natural #Effective

Eating healthily can be your greatest line of defense against getting sick. Ask me if you’re interested in learning how TCM can guide you in eating to feel your best. #TCM #DietTherapy #FeelYourBest #LiveWell #EatWell

Taixi roughly translates to Great or Supreme Stream''. This point can be found between the high point and depression of the ankle bone. This point is a powerful one, often used for low back pain, sore throat, insomnia, tinnitus and more. Acupressure stimulation to this point will help nourish your kidney Qi, strengthening your body’s vital energy. #Acupuncture #Acupressure #TCM# #Kidney3 #KD3 #KidneyMeridian #Meridians #TraditionalMedicine

Spleen 8 is located on the inside of the shin, about three-quarters of the way up your leg towards the knee. This point is called earth motivator and can be used to stimulate physical motivation, if someone is feeling lazy or inert, as well as mental motivation if someone is feeling stuck or stubborn. This point can also treat abdominal and uterus pain. #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Spleen8 #Acupressure #FeelBetterToday

Sauerkraut. Fancy taco toppings. Soups and stews. Cabbage pops up in recipes from all around the world, and for good reason, it turns out. Cabbage, both the green and purple variety, is great for your health. In TCM it is used to improve circulation, removing toxins around the joints that block Qi and blood. In TCM, as in Western medicine, cabbage has been found to support brain health, boosting mental function and concentration. Cabbage is also a great source of vitamin C, which helps to boost your immune system. #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Cabbage #Inflammation #Green #Purple

You don’t have to wait to seek out acupuncture until you’re in the midst of a health crisis. Acupuncture is widely recognized as a great form of preventative medicine, shoring up your body so you actually get sick less often and can better recover from health problems when they do occur. #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #NaturalHealth #AcupunctureWorks

Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine look at your healing through a holistic lens, meaning your practitioner will help you get on a path toward wellness, a state where you feel your best not only in your physical body, but in your energy levels and mental outlook as well. #Health #Wellness #SelfCare #TryAcupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Holistic #Medicine

Did you know acupuncture can help patients recovering from breast cancer reduce their fatigue and improve their well-being? #Acupuncture #Cancer #BreastCancer #Fatigue #WellBeing #NaturalHealth

This point is located on the top of each foot, in the webbing between the big and second toes, where the tendons meet. Alternately pressing this point on each foot helps to regulate and refresh the liver, which is the most important organ involved in detoxification. Considered a calming point to alleviate anger, irritability, insomnia, and anxiety. When paired with LI4, it can move stuck energy throughout the body. #AcupunctureWorks #FeelBetterToday #Liver3 #Acupressure #TraditionalChineseMedicine #NaturalHealth

Ginkgo Biloba trees are one of the oldest species of tree in existence. The nuts and leaves from these trees have a variety of health benefits. #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #NaturalHealth #Ginko #Trees

Acupuncture can sometimes be written off as just a placebo effect, suggesting it doesn’t actually work, it’s just people’s minds tricking them into thinking they’re better. Many doctors and scientists have addressed this criticism, explaining why even if placebo effects play into the mechanisms of acupuncture, that’s not actually a bad thing. #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #Placebo #FeelBetterNaturally #AcupunctureWorks

#Acupuncture #Wellness #Mind #Body #Spirit

In 2015, a study published in the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy systematically reviewed a series of previous studies that sought to answer if acupuncture had a positive effect on patients with allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. They limited their systematic review to only randomized control trials. Some of the included studies looked at over 2,000 patients. The analysis looked at questionnaires the patients filled out about their symptoms and quality of life as well as IgE levels in the bloodstreams, an antibody produced when the body is overreacting to an allergen. The review found patients in each of the studies experienced statistically significant improvements to their allergy symptoms when compared to the control groups. #Acupuncture #Allergies #FeelBetterToday #Natural #Health

Kidney 1 is located on the bottom of the foot. If you drew a line from the base of the second and third toes to the heel, this point would be about one third down that line, closer to the toes than the heel. KD 1 is the lowest point of the body where Qi enters the Kidney meridian. KD 1 grounds the Spirit through constant contact with the energy of the earth. KD 1 can sedate and calm the mind, while also regulating blood flow to the upper part of the body. KD 1 can sedate and calm the mind, while also regulating blood flow to the upper part of the body. #AcupunctureWorks #FeelBetterToday #Kidney1 #Acupressure #TraditionalChineseMedicine #NaturalHealth