The Master Tonic for Immune Support
The Master Tonic: Your Homemade Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse. Now is the time to make this simple but powerful antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory remedy for the coming cold and flu season. It is known most commonly by the name...
Nutrition for Heart Health & Hypertension with East Asian Medicine
Chinese Medicine nutritional theory combines ancient wisdom with modern science. East Asian nutrition uses a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. East Asian...
Clinical Massage Therapy at Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture
Clinical Massage Therapy is available at our clinic as both a standalone treatment and in coordination with Acupuncture and other services. Because every patient presents differently, we apply techniques based on what your condition and goals call for. We also know...
Does BCBS Cover Acupuncture? What Patients in Asheville Need to Know
Many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans do, particularly PPO plans for pain-related conditions. Coverage depends on your specific plan type, your state, and your diagnosis. This post explains what to check, how we handle insurance at our Asheville Acupuncture clinic, and...
Orthopedic Acupuncture in Asheville
Orthopedic acupuncture in Asheville, NC combining Japanese acupuncture, structural assessment, and palpation-based diagnosis for chronic pain, sports injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Ginger Congee for Winter | Kidney & Adrenal Support
Photo credits: Congee imagery courtesy of Nicole DiDio Johnson Ginger congee for winter is a warming, restorative recipe that supports Kidney and adrenal health during the colder months. Coming from our newsletter and want the recipe only? Jump straight to the recipe...
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Holiday 2024 Package Specials
It's been a tough few months. Even under the best of circumstances - those among us with homes intact, have been stepping through a tremendous traumatic event with our friends and neighbors in our beautiful community. If there is ever a time for self-care, it's now....
Pre-Order Your New Favorite Mug and Support WNC
This Small Business Saturday, we launched our 16oz Insulated Stackable Tumblers—the best coffee/tea travel mugs we’ve ever used. Crafted by a local AVL company, whose misssion is to reducing environmental plastics. These tumblers are due to arrive in the clinic...
Approaching The Season Of Yin
As the weather and light changes we move from the Yang energy of summer to the inward and more Yin energy of winter. Learn how to nurture & nourish throughout the Season of Yin.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) –might make us feel fatigued, lacking motivation, and an overall sense of feeling down. Here are 7 ways to lift your spirits and shine your light during these longer nights.
How We Prepare and Hold the Treatment Space
Entering the treatment space is similar to entering a martial arts dojo and an old growth forest. In a dojo, we enter with reverence and respect. We leave our prejudices and preconceived notions outside. When we are open to possibility, nothing is impossible. ...
Tune into Spring, the Wood Element, and Heal Anger
Spring is the element of WOOD and the color GREEN. The ancient Taoists (Prounounced "dao-ists") looked to nature to understand the human body, mind and spirit. They were philosophers and we need to be clear, Taoism is not a religion. When we tune into the movement of...
Four Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Get a Better Night’s Sleep
In the clinic we're seeing more and more people who are experiencing anxiety. Some have it during the day and others find they are waking during sleep. These times carry a great deal of stress for the body, mind, and spirit. Here are four ways to reduce anxiety and...
Three Essential Components to Staying Conscious, Mindful, and at Ease
We are living through stressful times. It's time we elevate our lifestyle to incorporate a foundation of health that will keep us healthy, grounded, and centered in our everyday lives. If we follow this three basic practices, we can come back to center as we navigate...
Give Yourself a Break and Support Your Adrenals
It's been a rough few years and we have all been -to varying degrees- in fight or flight. This raises cortisol and puts extra strain on the Adrenal Glands. Here are some quick tips to support your healthy body and its myriad of functions: Get plenty of rest - 8-10...
Rawkos! A Fun and Healthy Travel Food.
Here’s a healthy, tasty recipe that will bring into you in the summer mode. This is a popular favorite from our Seasonal Cleanse. It’s great food to travel with and requires NO COOKING. Rejoice the Rawko! It’s like a taco but it’s raw – not raw meat – raw foods...
4 Ways to Make the Most Out of Water
Most of us are chroncially dehydrated. Here are 4 ways we can make the most out of water. When we sleep, our bodies are very busy repairing and detoxing. When we awaken, we are actually quite dehydrated.
Hydration’s Role in Healing
Water affects every system in the body. When we see muscle tissue that's slow to heal –or the healing mechanism doesn't spark in the body quite as well– often the culprit is dehydration. Water helps keep the the muscles pliable. The muscle has a more difficult...
3-Steps to Make Real Change Without New Year’s Resolutions
So, 2020, eh? With all of the restrictions and constrictions we’ve been experiencing this year, let’s be sure to be even more loving to ourselves than ever before. Winter is a time of going inward, of being in the deep recesses of pre-creation, the place of potential, the place of darkness, the womb of possibility – before the seeds get planted. It’s a time of dormancy, of quiet, of stillness. We reside now deep within the kidneys, the place of our essence.
7 Tips to Getting a Restful Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important tools we have to support good health. And it’s free. Sleep is critical for our physical, mental and emotional health. It is our time to unplug, recharge, detox, and quite literally, rest. This supports a healthy immune system and a healthy nervous system. Without quality sleep, we experience greater emotional stress, susceptibility to illness (lowered immune response), premature aging , and anxiety.
Staying Healthy- RIGHT NOW
It’s winter. It’s 2020. And after we wear our masks and wash our hands, and socially distance and do — All. The. Things. We still need to be sure we are caring for our heart, our spirit and our body in a tender and mindful way. We put together a little stay healthy during winter list.
Nourish Yourself with Golden Milk
Golden Milk is a delicious and nourishing drink that packs incredible health benefits into one warm mug at a time. It's very Some of the wonderful benefits of Golden Milk: Anti-inflammatory - easing joint pain Soothing to the spirit and aids in digestion and sleep...
The Kidneys Ask Us to Slow Down
Kidney Deficiency usually manifests in the low back and the knees.
Homemade Bone Broth
Homemade Bone Broth is deeply nourishing to the body. It supports gut health, skin hair and nails and nourishes our deepest organs- the kidneys. This is food as medicine. Bone broth is a fantastic source of many gut-healing, anti-inflammatory agents. Healthy,...
Making Friends with your Inner Rebel during the Holidays
Inner rebel, outer rebel, reformed rebel, rebel in training -- we love rebels. They carry our fire, our power and let's face it - they know how to have a good time. BUT they can throw us our health game off if we keep them in the subconscious or the shadows. Our inner...
Goddess Slaw
This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. In fact, it is my go-to potluck dish. Made with seasonal ingredients, it's easy to whip up, tastes indulgent, and will keep you healthy and satisfied. Healthy,Vibrant Goddess Slaw 1-3 Apples - shredded - Choose...
What to do After an Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture After Care I hope you enjoyed your session today. Acupuncture and massage facilitate great change in the body. How you proceed from here affects the outcome of your treatment. Here are some important notes on the coming week for you. 1. You will need to...
Cold and Flu Season
Transitioning into Autumn Here we are, late summer is transitioning into fall. The in-breath is changing to the out-breath. This is a Transition Time - an in-between time - and these times can be very powerful for our health if we are paying attention. Transitions...
Covid-19 Clinic Safety Protocols
Covid-19 Safety Measures Your Well-being is Our Top Priority. Updated March 14, 2022 Please Read Our Updated Clinic Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Effect to Keep Everyone as Safe as Possible: Covid is Airborne. Because of this, we emphasize our focus on cleaning the...
BCBS of TN Covers Acupuncture for Pain
As an alternative to opioids, BCBS will now cover acupuncture in TN. North Carolina is not far behind. Knoxville Acupuncture Effective January 1, 2019, BlueCross of Tennessee removed Oxycontin and added acupuncture to help with the opioid crisis. Access the story by...
Stinging Nettles for Stress Support
Let Stinging Nettles Help You - In So Many Ways The Nettles plant - Urtica Dioica (commonly known as Stinging Nettles) is an interesting herbal ally. If you look closely, the needles on the leaves will let you know that it WILL sting you, if you are not mindful when...