by daniela | East Asian Medicine, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
As an acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine practitioner specializing in Fertility and Pregnancy, I’ve supported hundreds of pregnant patients in my practice. Some of my pregnant patients continue with my care after I have supported them with their fertility....
by daniela | Kitchen Wisdom, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Kitchen Wisdom is my series of home remedies using foods commonly found in your kitchen. This series is in no way a replacement of proper medical care. It is intended for informational use only. I grew up drinking mostly black tea and herbal teas, and it wasn’t...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
I tried everything and nothing worked. I frequently hear this statement in my practice, whether my patients are dealing with depression, allergies or chronic pain. Many of us come to this conclusion when we try a treatment (or many, many treatments) or a lifestyle...
by daniela | Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In Traditional East Asian Medicine, we support pregnant patients to prepare their bodies for labor starting with weekly treatments at 36 or 37 weeks. Acupuncture treatments for labor preparation are not treatments to stimulate labor. Rather, they support the changes...
by daniela | Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
In Chinese Medicine, we believe that every season gives us the opportunity to strengthen and balance the organ systems. In the Winter, we strengthen and balance the Kidneys. Although we can address health issues connected to the Kidney year-round, the Winter season is...
by daniela | Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Brrr. It’s cold out there! Even in San Francisco, the Winter months are cold, rainy, and windy. The days are often over-cast and night comes so early. In Chinese Medicine, we believe that health comes from living in harmony with nature and the changing seasons....
by daniela | Pregnancy, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In my last post, I discussed the healing recovery power of bone broths for new moms. Bone broths contain beneficial minerals and properties to strengthen the blood and Kidneys according to traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s a delicious food and powerful...
by daniela | Fertility, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
I believe all women in their 20’s through 40’s need to think about their fertility health, whether or not they ever want to have children. Fertility health is more than just the ability to get pregnant. Fertility health is really women’s health....
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
A very important value of mine is creating a welcoming space in my practice for everyone who comes. You are always welcome. Even if you aren’t sure if you believe in acupuncture or Chinese herbs. Even if you have tried everything and don’t know if anything...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
I recently received an email from a past client who was looking for guidance on dealing with an ongoing health condition. The email conversation we had really inspired me and I want to share snippets of my words of wisdom for him because this is really true for...