by daniela | Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
You can feel the change in the air- the weather is crisp and cool, even when the sun is out. You observe the change in fruits and vegetables at the market- the peaches, watermelon, summer squashes, and cucumbers are phasing out. In their place, we have apples and...
by daniela | Digestion, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In Traditional East Asian Medicine we consider a healthy digestive system to be a key part of overall health. I would like to offer two simple steps that you can integrate into your daily life to improve and optimize digestion. Eat in a relaxed setting in an un-rushed...
by daniela | Digestion, Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
In Chinese Medicine, we believe that every season gives us the opportunity to strengthen and balance our health. As the weather warms, consider these recommendations to maintain health and wellness this Summer. Eat Seasonal Summer Foods Enjoy the abundance of fresh...
by daniela | Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In February I had a terrible flu. It was one of the worst flus I can remember and it was a-w-f-u-l. I had strong body aches that felt like I had been hit by a truck. I had a migraine, chills, fever, nausea, and overwhelming exhaustion. I really struggled with this...
by daniela | Fertility, Office Information, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
June is Pride Month! The Castro is buzzing with positive energy and pride. I love supporting LGBTQ+ families. Whether you are starting a family on your own, with your partner/spouse, and/or with a donor or surrogate, I am happy to support you with acupuncture and...
by daniela | Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Summer is fast approaching. The days are getting longer and the weather is much warmer. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we observe nature and seasonal changes to learn how to stay healthy. In fact, if we deeply listen to our bodies, we will also notice that our...
by daniela | Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In addition to supporting patients throughout pregnancy, Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine offers wonderful support for postpartum parents. Moxibustion and Acupuncture help new parents heal and recover. We apply the moxibustion to the entire belly area (and...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
This is part 3 of my three part series on my approach to nutritional medicine. In Part 1, I discussed eating real food as a first step to create a strong foundation for health. In Part 2, I discussed observing the body for feedback on the foods you are eating. Part...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
This is part 2 of my three part series on my approach to nutritional medicine. In Part 1, I discussed eating real food as a simple place to start to create a strong foundation for health. Part 2: Observe how foods affect your body Sometimes, even real foods can cause...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Sometimes my patients get into black-and-white thinking when a health issue comes up or they don’t see a major resolution of a health complaint. They are working on making healthy changes in their life, and they may ask “what’s the point of all of my...
