Romper 2019 I spoke with Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist and acupuncture expert to learn which pressure points are most likely to give you a mood boost. "The biggest ones that I recommend to clients a lot are on the Pericardium channel, which is on the inside...
Chinese Medicine and the Art of Letting Go
Are you feeling pissed off? Angry? Upset? Irritated? Frustrated? Agitated by things that are beyond your control? It's a good time to Let Go. We choose to let go, not because we are detached and unfeeling (or apathetic), but because we make a conscious...
Chicago Acupuncturist: How to Find the Right Person for You
You're in pain. Or maybe struggling with infertility. You could be feeling anxious. And someone mentioned that acupuncture could help you. It sounds a little strange. How could those teeny tiny needles help me feel less anxious, help me get pregnant, or...
How Megan Kept Her Blood Pressure in Check and Had Her Successful Homebirth
Megan and I first began working together when I was still in acupuncture school and working as an intern in the student clinic. Over the years, we had the chance to work together on a number of issues- digestion, support while trying to conceive, and...
Basil & Chrysanthemum Tea for Headache and Stress
When stress rises and brings on a headache, these three soothing herbs work together to calm the nervous system and relieve pain and tension in the head. Common kitchen basil is not only delicious in pasta and salad, but also makes a wonderful ingredient...