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Christie Jordan, L.Ac.
Feb 9, 20242 min read
2024: The Year of the Wood Dragon
2024: This year of the Wood Dragon brings energy that supports dynamic change, creativity, and growth.
Source Healing
Jan 12, 20244 min read
Ways to Balance Your Qi in Winter
Every season has its nature. The cold and contracting qi (energy) of winter offers us many opportunities to look inwards and focus on...
Christie Jordan, L.Ac.
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Mindful Immunity
We need now more than ever greater confidence in ourselves, our intuition, our bodies, and our immune systems.
Source Healing
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Getting Over the Hump: Healing Stubborn Injuries with Acupuncture and Physical Medicine
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out acupuncture, and it is the dominant reason people seek out...
Source Healing
Jul 25, 20234 min read
Symptom Responses to Acupuncture
Each person’s body is distinct, and even the same person’s body is different with each passing day. An individual’s response to...
Source Healing
Apr 28, 20233 min read
Acupuncture vs Dry Needling
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between acupuncture and dry needling?
Source Healing
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Rising out of Dormancy - Embracing Spring
As spring unfolds, stagnation in our bodies and minds becomes a potential sticking point and a possible origin of future disharmony.
Source Healing
Feb 17, 20234 min read
Acupuncture and ART (Assistive Reproductive Technology)
We've put together a list of frequently asked questions around the use of acupuncture while utilizing ART.
Source Healing
Nov 5, 20224 min read
Acupuncture for Young Athletes
Most consumers of acupuncture are adults, but young adults and children can also benefit from acupuncture. Both middle school and high...
Dr. Reecha Patel, ND
Sep 30, 20224 min read
What is the Difference Between Naturopathic, Functional, and Chinese Medicine?
There are many similarities between these practices and several important characteristics which distinguish the approaches to healthcare.
Source Healing
Jul 30, 20223 min read
Injuries, Icing, and Chinese Medicine
Chinese medical wisdom would say that ice slows the fluids of the body and makes tissues more rigid, thus inhibiting healing.
Source Healing
May 26, 20222 min read
Cycle Regulation and Fertility
A common reason cis-female patients seek out an acupuncturist is because they heard from a friend help how it helped them get pregnant.
Source Healing
May 5, 20222 min read
The Sooner Summer
With the recent frigid rains and overcast skies, “summer’s coming soon!” might not be the first thought on your mind.
Christie Jordan, L.Ac.
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Lunar New Year: KOREAN RICE CAKE SOUP
Happy Lunar New Year! On New Year’s Day, we used to make this traditional Korean New Year’s soup for the family. It is traditionally...
Christie Jordan, L.Ac.
Oct 23, 20212 min read
Nourishing & Fortifying Miso Soup Recipe
Miso soup is a favorite in my household especially when someone is feeling under the weather. Miso is full of probiotics as it’s made of...
Source Healing
Sep 29, 20213 min read
Your Unique Path to Better Sleep
Sleep issues often coincide with anxiety, overthinking, hormone imbalances, and gut issues.
Source Healing
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for the Treatment of Covid Long-Haulers
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can offer relief from Covid long-haul symptoms that may linger.
Source Healing
May 7, 20212 min read
Allergy Relief and Traditional Chinese Medicine
According to Chinese medicine, allergies are treated by the root cause as opposed to constantly chasing relief from symptoms.
Source Healing
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Your Cycle as a Vital Sign
I often tell my patients how lucky women are to have a menstrual cycle. It’s one of our best physical markers letting us know if our bodies
Source Healing
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Finding Harmony & Balance in a Pandemic World
Many patients are reporting pandemic fatigue especially in terms of finding structure within the day, which I call "Groundhog Day"...
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