Lynn Cheng- Holistic Healing

PU GONG YING/ DANDELION It's a shame that pu gong ying is often regarded as an unwanted weed. It's nutritious and both Chinese and Western herbalists value its health benefits. In Chinese medicine it: *Clears Heat, Relieves Toxicity... *Bitter and sweet in taste, cold in nature *Reduces breast and intestinal abscesses and external sores *Promotes lactation *Clears the eyes of redness and swelling *Helps treat jaundice and painful urinary dribbling #TCM #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #herbs #HolisticMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #holistic #nutrition #dandelion #ClearsToxins #lactation #PuGongYing

Joint pain can be felt in one place, moving around, dull, stabbing, heavy, stiff, or with redness. The treatment of joint pain varies widely, depending on the cause. The nature of your pain is a clue to why the pain exists in the first place. TCM’s approach is to treat the cause of the pain in addition to the symptom. This holistic approach addresses the whole person, not just the illness. Interested to learn if acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help you? Contact me using the link in my bio to set up a free 10-minute phone consultation. #TCM #Acupuncture #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #ChineseHerbs #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Fremont #JointPain #arthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #pain #painrelief

Whether you have difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, dream interrupted sleep, light sleep, or other manifestations of insomnia, acupuncture and herbs can help! Reach out to me for a free 15 minute phone consult.

Are you experiencing PMS? Here are a few acupuncture points that can bring relief to your premenstrual symptoms. Using your fingertips, apply gradual and steady pressure on these points for approximately 3 minutes. Having PMS occasionally is normal, but please reach out to me if it continues, gets worse, or is accompanied by other symptoms. #TCM #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #Acupressure #SelfHealing #SelfCare #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #Fremont #PMS

Five Elements: WOOD In Chinese medicine, Wood is represented by: *Attributes: vision, plans, goals, growth, expansion *Season=spring... *Tissues=nails, eyes, tendons *Emotion=anger, frustration, resentment *Organs= Liver, Gallbladder Since Wood's season is Spring, we often experience Wood disharmonies this time of year. It can show up as: *easy to be irritated or angered *allergies and headaches *high blood pressure *dizziness, vertigo *rib-side pain or distention *digestive issues: poor appetite, gas, distention Do you have any of these issues? Reach out to me, I am happy to help. Call or text to schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation. #ChineseMedicine #FiveElement #TCM #Acupuncture #Fremont #Holistic #Spring #Allergies #Wood

From being lightheaded to world-spinning vertigo, the varying degrees of dizziness are bothersome and concerning. The symptoms that accompany the dizziness tell us much about the source of it and the treatment for dizziness varies widely. TCM’s approach is to treat the cause of the dizziness in addition to the symptom. This holistic approach addresses the whole person, not just the illness. Interested to learn if acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help you? Contact me to set up a free 10-minute phone consultation. #TCM #Acupuncture #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #ChineseHerbs #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Fremont #dizziness #vertigo #light-headed

Spring has sprung! The hills are green, trees are blooming, and seasonal allergies are kicking in as a result. Here are a few acupuncture points that can bring relief. Using your fingertips, apply gradual and steady pressure on these points for approximately 3 minutes. If your allergies are still bothersome, reach out to me! #TCM #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #Acupressure #SelfHealing #SelfCare #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #Fremont #Allergies #HayFever

One Year. It's been a year since we entered Shelter-in-Place, aka the Big Pause. The timing of the emergence of Spring and this anniversary brings to mind the concepts of rebirth, starting over, and new growth; the Big Reset, if you may. As you reflect on this past rollercoaster year, what will you pause for longer? What yearns to come alive again? How will you do things differently? How have you grown? #covid #growth #NewBeginnings #Reflection #Acupuncture #TCM #spring #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #Fremont #OneLongYear

In Chinese Medicine, we regard the common cold as an "external invasion" of wind, cold, heat, dryness, or dampness. In order to effectively treat the common cold, we must correctly identify the type of this external influence. TCM’s approach is to treat the cause of the cold or flu in addition to the symptoms. This holistic approach addresses the whole person, not just the illness. Interested to learn if acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help you? Contact me using the link in my bio to set up a free 10-minute phone consultation. #TCM #Acupuncture #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #ChineseHerbs #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Fremont #cold #flu

Are you experiencing TMJ disorder? Here are a few acupuncture points that can bring relief. Using your fingertips, apply gradual and steady pressure on these points for approximately 3 minutes. Having jaw tension occasionally is normal, but please reach out to me if it continues, gets worse, or is accompanied by other symptoms. #TCM #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #Acupressure #SelfHealing #SelfCare #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #Fremont #TMJ #TMD #JawTension

ORANGES In Chinese medicine, oranges are cool in temperature, sweet and sour in flavor. It benefits the stomach, moistens dryness, and clears heat. Good for indications such as dry cough, hangovers, fever, restlessness. ... #TCM #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #HolisticMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #holistic #nutrition #citrus #oranges

Sexual dysfunction affects people of all ages. Impotence, premature ejaculation, low sex drive, inability to orgasm, and painful sex often have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. It's typically multi-faceted with both physical and emotional components. TCM’s approach is to treat the cause of the dysfunction in addition to the symptom. This holistic approach addresses the whole person, not just the illness. Interested to learn if acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help you? Contact me using the link in my bio to set up a free 10-minute phone consultation. #TCM #Acupuncture #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #ChineseHerbs #ChineseMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Fremont #MensHealth #WomensHealth #Libido #sex #SexualHealth

Happy Winter Solstice! As the shortest day/longest night, the solstice is the most yin time of the year. This is a symbolic time for self-reflection, regeneration, and renewal. May each day of increased light manifest itself in all ways of your being.... #yin #solstice #tcm #acupuncture #reflection #winter #LetThereBeLight

Are you experiencing asthma or shortness of breath? Here are a few acupuncture points that can bring relief. Using your fingertips, apply gradual and steady pressure on these points for approximately 3 minutes. Please reach out to me if your symptoms continue, get worse, or are accompanied by other symptoms. #TCM #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #Acupressure #SelfHealing #SelfCare #Holistic #HolisticMedicine #Fremont #Asthma #Breathe

There's only a bit of time left to use your FSA/HSA benefits! Come in for a treatment now, buy a treatment package for the new year and a gift certificate for a loved one. - It's been a tough year; take the time to do something good for your body and mind as we put this year to bed. #acupuncture #holistic #TCM #selfcare #Use$orLoseIt #goodbye2020

Gung Xi Fa Cai! Happy New Year! The "Ox is a respected animal valued for its ability to work hard and endure. This year of the Yin Metal Ox implies a calmer and more stable year with less anger, less contentious behavior, and much less potential for violence. Yin Metal is about the future and our hopes and dreams, which can start to inspire us again." After a very turbulent 2020 Rat year, "the Ox will take over in a slow and steady way to improve circumstances in our lives... in so many ways. However, it will take time. So be ready to see incremental growth and avoid impulsiveness. Try not to be discouraged and have faith. Better times are coming...." #HappyNewYear #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear #Ox #LillianBridges #acupuncture #holistic #ChineseMedicine #Faith #Kindness #Compassion #Growth #Fremont For more information or for your horoscope, visit https://cdn.shopify.com//files/Year_of_the_Ox_Forecast.pdf

Is it Covid, a cold, or flu? Chinese herbs and acupuncture/acupressure can help relieve these symptoms. While I am not seeing any patients in-person that have any of these symptoms, I CAN see you online. I'm offering DISCOUNTED online/virtual consultations now. Click the link in my profile to contact me or to book an appointment. #TCM #ChineseHerbs #cold #flu #covid #coronavirus #Holistic #acupuncture #acupressure #BreatheEasy

The calm before the storm This week is certain to be crazy. If you're like me, this election is nerve wracking and anxiety provoking. And that's on top of all the underlying stresses we have in our lives. Make some time for yourself to... Eat well (comfort food anyone?) Get enough sleep Move your body Limit time reading/watching news Do something relaxing Make an acupuncture appointment (your body and spirit will thank you. Click on the link in my profile to learn more!) #acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #holistic #HolisticHealing #HerbalMedicine #StressRelief #SelfCare #VoteHimOut

VOTE! Here is a graphic that may help you decide how to vote on the propositions. Follow the money... And make sure you drop your ballot off at a county approved box!

6 long months. It's been half a year since shelter in place was put in effect. These times are certainly challenging and unsettling, to say the least. Our bodies feel the impact and our mental/emotional health is affected. We yearn to resume our normal lives. Although this will take a while, we can’t put our lives and health on hold. We’ll need to do things differently. Accordingly, I’ve updated my protocols and office policies for appointments to keep us safe. I am seeing patients ONLINE and IN-PERSON and would love to see you soon. Visit buff.ly/2ErB2I3 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

VOTE! Here is a graphic that may help you decide how to vote on the propositions. Follow the money... And make sure you drop your ballot off at a county approved box!

Happy Mid Autumn Festival! Did you see the full, glorious orange moon?

6 long months. It's been half a year since shelter in place was put in effect. These times are certainly challenging and unsettling, to say the least. Our bodies feel the impact and our mental/emotional health is affected. We yearn to resume our normal lives. Although this will take a while, we can’t put our lives and health on hold. We’ll need to do things differently. Accordingly, I’ve updated my protocols and office policies for appointments to keep us safe. I am seeing patients ONLINE and IN-PERSON and would love to see you soon. Visit buff.ly/2ErB2I3 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

LUNG HEALTH Due to the 365+ fires in California right now, the air has reached unhealthy and toxic air quality levels. I looked through my pantry for some cool natured snacks to support lung health. HONEYDEW/CANTELOPE clears heat, moistens the lung, and good for cough.... MINT clears heat, soothes red and irritated eyes and throat, and releases the exterior. CHRYSANTHEMUM tea disperses wind-heat and toxins, soothes red, painful, dry eyes. FIGS (fresh is better) clear toxicity, engenders body fluids, good for dry cough and throat. There are some wonderful Chinese herbal formulas to help support your lungs and to alleviate your symptoms. Please reach out to me if I can help. Sending good juju to the firefighters, those in danger, and to all affected. #tcm #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #holistic #CAfires #lunghealth #cleartoxins #foodasmedicine #nutrition

Tomatoes In Chinese medicine, tomatoes are cool in temperature, sweet and sour in flavor. It augments yin fluids and treats dryness, clears heat and cools the blood. Good for indications such as dry eyes, itching, thirst, constipation, indigestion, poor appetite, dizziness and nosebleeds.... #tcm #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #holistic #tomatoes #foodasmedicine #nutrition

"Flavor Grenade" Plums If you ever come across these at a farmers market, get them! It's certainly lives up to its name. In Chinese medicine, plums are slightly cool in temperature, sweet and sour in flavor.... It augments yin fluids and treats stomach heat. Good for indications such as constipation, fever, indigestion, thirst, mouth or tongue sores, bleeding gums, or sore throat. #tcm #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #holistic #plums #foodasmedicine #nutrition

Bo He (aka Field Mint) In Chinese herbal medicine, bo he is used to treat: -fever, cough, headaches, red eyes and sore throat by releasing the exterior and dispersing wind-heat -early stages of rashes by venting heat -emotional imbalances, especially irritability, anger, and frustration due to Liver Qi stagnation... #herbalmedicine #chineseherbalmedicine #holistic #tcm #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #stressed

Only 4 spots left in my yoga teacher training/in-depth yoga studies program! There's an online option this year too!

Flow yoga, level 1/2