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2024 Year of the Dragon

By Jean Donati Acupuncture | Published February 10, 2024

Happy Chinese New Year– The year of the Dragon.

The Year of the Dragon primarily symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese culture. Its significance can be interpreted within the realms of health, beauty, and wellness as well.

Strength and Vitality: In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the dragon’s attributes of strength and vitality can be associated with robust health Continue reading

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Three Tips to Staying Active at Any Age

By admin | Published May 22, 2023

Staying active as a teenager and young adult is never an issue, but as we age, it can be a challenge to keep moving, especially if you suffer from a health condition or injury. However, it’s important to keep yourself moving as it can lead to a host of physical and mental health benefits. Follow these three tips to

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How To Feel Your Best This Spring

By Jean Donati Acupuncture | Published March 23, 2023

Spring is the season of growth, regeneration, increased activity, and new beginnings. The transition from winter to spring can allow us the ability to get more done and spend more time outside. Generally, spring is regarded as a happy season, especially for those living in places with colder, darker winters. Most of us look forward to the spring’s

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6 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong

By admin | Published February 20, 2023

Just as we develop our physical muscles to gain strength and maintain our health, we also need to pay attention to strengthening our mental muscles. Learning to develop mental strength can help in many ways from overcoming challenging situations, to learning from and bouncing back from failure to viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth. Read on for six

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Kidneys in Balance: Activity & Rest in the Colder Months

By Jean Donati Acupuncture | Published March 1, 2022

Winter is kidney season!

Kidneys are, in many ways, the alpha and omega of Chinese medicine organ theory, as they manage development and decline and therefore both life and death. They are also considered the root source of our energy. Essence, or jing qi, is the energy we receive at conception (also called prenatal qi). The