https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/blog/new-year-time-for-a-detox monthly 0.5 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/7dc7f303-1d52-4528-8f11-0a3317c7b4e0/thought-catalog-fnztlIb52gU-unsplash.jpg Blog - New Year, Is a Detox Necessary? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/61837b6b-7d47-4c06-b512-3b6f142afd8f/aaron-burden-5AiWn2U10cw-unsplash.jpg Blog - New Year, Is a Detox Necessary? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/a61bafd7-c9f2-4632-b02d-7d3d038a1dc7/frank-zhang-uJjeWXc7lMM-unsplash.jpg Blog - New Year, Is a Detox Necessary? - Examples of foods to avoid: Iced beverages Raw uncooked veggies and salads Smoothies Ice cream Cold temperature foods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/04fac8ec-132c-479a-8375-deabd19413f4/laura-ohlman-y_7KLDoPlAc-unsplash.jpg Blog - New Year, Is a Detox Necessary? - Examples of foods to eat: Bone broth Tea Stews, soups Dark meats Roasted veggies Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, turmeric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/64743633-db4c-4afd-906d-a547547d559c/20250108_165236.jpg Blog - New Year, Is a Detox Necessary? - Coco Glow Detox Broth Another easy way to incorporate healing herbs into your diet is with Coco Glow Detox Broth. It is a great alternative to any fasting and juice cleanses this time of year. It is full of both western and Chinese herbs to help support a healthy metabolism as well as liver function and digestion. The herbs in it are both nutrient dense while also detoxifying (it has chlorella in it). This is a healthy alternative to the fad diets and fast dieting this time of year promotes because it is actually supporting our body. This will ultimately keep our digestion, metabolism, and body healthy throughout the year. Available at Southboro Acupuncture, ask about it the next time you are in! https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/blog/postpartum-care-and-tips-for-the-new-mother monthly 0.5 2023-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/1e1aa317-af51-4b5b-981e-ec01acdfae5f/raul-angel-mcKqoZh0DkI-unsplash.jpg Blog - Postpartum care and tips for the new Mother - Make it stand out Postpartum is a wonderful time for a new mother and her baby to bond. Most mothers end up going back to work and normal daily life shortly after giving birth, but this is the time they should be taking to completely rest. Traditionally there is at least 30 days of bonding and rest following birth for the new mother and her baby. The birthing process takes a LOT out of a woman. She just spent the last 9+ months growing a human, and then she goes through the major activity of giving birth. The body needs to rest, relax, be supported, and nourished at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/0808d5d0-029b-4693-b3a1-d91ebd56b7ed/zoe-0MnpfQIUO5c-unsplash.jpg Blog - Postpartum care and tips for the new Mother - Stay warm. This includes physically staying warm and eating warm food and drinks. Wear scarves and sweaters. Keep the midriff/abdomen, low back area, ankles, and feet covered and cozy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/08d0fe39-d3fd-4c02-88a0-8de380179097/artur-kornakov-kwJhh14nUcs-unsplash.jpg Blog - Postpartum care and tips for the new Mother - 2. Avoid iced drinks and cold and raw food. Avoiding cold, raw food and iced drinks is important all the time, but especially now. Cold foods diminish the digestive fire in the abdomen and make the body have to work even harder to digest food. This puts unnecessary fatigue on the body while it is trying to heal and replenish itself after giving birth. Instead, drink room temperature, warm, and hot drinks. Tea is always a good choice, especially opting for Ginger or Raspberry tea (ginger for warming digestion and easing stomach pain, and raspberry for calming the uterus and cramping after giving birth.) This also means no ice cream :( which is a cold-damp food in TCM. These congeal and slow down absorption and circulation in the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/dfc8d48b-0341-43da-a28d-7a25010b9f18/nathan-dumlao-QzFbM-MufcM-unsplash.jpg Blog - Postpartum care and tips for the new Mother - 3. Rest. Allowing this time to rest and be taken care of by family members and/or friends. This is the best time to ask for help and support for anything! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/879003c4-fe75-4dd9-87d6-7c07b9b210d5/daiga-ellaby-CYIhr8kRHbo-unsplash.jpg Blog - Postpartum care and tips for the new Mother - 4. Hydrate. Drink lots of water. A lot of water is lost in the birthing process and needs to be replenished in order to make adequate breast milk. Sip on room temperature water throughout the day or warm teas. Bone broth is another amazing choice because it has nutrients and fat to replenish the lost nutrients and help lubricate the intestines. From a TCM perspective, bone broth boosts Qi and builds blood! https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/blog/spring-season-according-to-traditional-chinese-medicine monthly 0.5 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/ee62ccc6-bf68-4dfb-8517-4882d72993f0/masaaki-komori-Z8TQv3yKQd4-unsplash.jpg Blog - Spring Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/8b6869ba-f36e-4bdb-81cd-36121f812f69/johnny-mcclung--0GCR_Pp0yc-unsplash.jpg Blog - Spring Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine The climate associated with the Spring is wind. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind embodies movement and change. Diseases caused by wind usually have sudden onset, rapid progression, spasms, tremors, twitching, and dizziness. They usually affect the upper body and extremities. Even though the weather may be getting warmer, it is still important to keep layers on and especially protect our neck. Wind can easily penetrate the neck and cause colds, so continuing to wear a scarf outside can help avoid that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/6deeb40f-0e3e-4904-bb0a-9b1e3401e0f7/andre-hunter-vm2cwMEiUFA-unsplash.jpg Blog - Spring Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine The organ of the Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi in the body and governs the tendons. Issues with the Liver are more apt to come up during the Spring season. This is why people may be extra irritable, angry or impatient. Sometimes coming across too assertive, pushy, inflexible, or dominating. We can also be very susceptible to headaches, dizziness, shoulder/neck tension, or insomnia around this time. It's extra important to stretch out the tendons and ligaments and make time for movement to help facilitate the Liver's function of smooth Qi flow through the body. This will help get out that anger and frustration. Moving the body opens up all the channels and helps the Qi flow properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/fbca613c-a2f1-4927-b72c-14f82c532ca8/amy-lynn-grover-NBPf7g4SovI-unsplash.jpg Blog - Spring Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine In Spring we naturally eat less. The flavor is sour so we should be incorporating more sour foods into our diet. Our body wants to cleanse itself of the fats and heavy foods of the Winter. This is a good time to do a cleanse as the body is naturally cleansing. Focus on young plants, fresh greens, and sprouts. Better to avoid heavy foods during this time. Just like Spring cleaning, our bodies are also ready for their Spring cleaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/84764395-29ed-4c54-b0e8-4226949646c0/ornella-binni-ZoCwTGO8bJI-unsplash.jpg Blog - Spring Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - 6. Vision problems like dry eyes, blurry vision, etc. can occur in the Spring. This tea can help nourish the eyes. Chrysanthemum & Goji Berry Tea: 3-5 dried chrysanthemum flower buds 1-2 teaspoons goji berries fresh mint (optional) honey Add chrysanthemum flowers, goji berries, and mint leaves to a cup. Boil water. Pour water into cup. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove herbs and add honey to taste. Enjoy! This tea can be infused up to 3 times, each time add fresh hot water and let steep for 5 minutes. https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/blog/winter-season-according-to-traditional-chinese-medicine monthly 0.5 2022-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/8cd29bd6-c718-478f-9497-ed5423f515cd/20220306_150552.jpg Blog - Winter Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/69bea1df-a310-4f87-8ec1-727dbc94fe74/zohre-nemati-6sNQftdA3Zs-unsplash.jpg Blog - Winter Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Do not push yourself too much physically or socially. Take breaks when needed and say no if necessary. The Kidneys are depleted by overworking, extreme and prolonged stress, undereating, not enough sleep, and excess activities like too much alcohol or drugs. Go to bed early and sleep late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/ed7521bf-4365-4dc6-8f64-87481a933241/jason-rosewell-O99hgJe2CU8-unsplash.jpg Blog - Winter Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Stay bundled up and warm, do not expose yourself to the cold climate too often or when uncovered. The cold can penetrate and cause later colds, body aches, and low energy. Especially keep your feet and neck covered and warm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/31d34b94-a4e7-47ed-aa25-f419cc977984/nathan-dumlao-JXYdIWqA5IM-unsplash.jpg Blog - Winter Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Drink and eat warm beverages and foods. Cook foods longer and at lower temperatures. 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I pursued my interest in holistic and natural remedies for health and illness by getting my masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR. Prior to that, I earned a BS in Kinesiology Exercise Science and a Minor in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. Bridging my knowledge of Western medicine with Chinese medicine, I am able to treat the body as a whole. As an Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I treat each person individually by focusing on the patient’s constitution to address the root of their problem. My specialties include treating musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sleep issues, and stress. My passion for treating women’s health specifically is fueled by my desire to help empower women of all ages with information on their reproductive cycle and health. I was born and raised in Southborough, MA and am so happy to be back in New England after living and working in Oregon for 7 years. I am very excited to get the opportunity to serve my community just like my Grandmother did for 40 years as a Pediatrician in Southborough. 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Chronic stress from being overworked, a high stress job, or constantly being busy taxes the adrenals and increases cortisol levels overtime. Energy levels can become depleted as a result. Acupuncture helps to regulate mental-emotional issues by calming the nervous system and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This curbs the fight-or-flight stress response which then has a calming effect on the body. It gets to the root of why you are feeling like this and what is causing these symptoms. No matter what you are coming in for, you will always leave feeling relaxed because of the nature of how Acupuncture effects the body. https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/pain-management daily 0.75 2023-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/db2a9150-c30e-41b1-8146-ab5f1fa37b23/66D4D53F-38B3-4F85-A5F7-F37A764D8E9B.jpeg Pain Management This is the thing Acupuncture is most known for! A natural way to relieve pain without the use of drugs or negative side-effects. Acupuncture is a non-invasive way to treat many types of pain and injuries. It can help you get back to doing your favorite activities pain-free. Whether you are trying to repair an injury, reduce chronic pain, avoid surgery, or recover post-surgery; Chinese Medicine is the best support tool to incorporate. The most common types of pain and injuries people seek out Acupuncture treatment for are: Low back pain Neck and shoulder pain Sciatica Plantar fasciitis Tennis elbow Knee pain Carpal tunnel syndrome Achilles pain Arthritis Fibromyalgia https://www.southboroacupuncture.com/athletes daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b3db3433b9e413d8e8f951/1643987063278-XAO23P8H145DH8X0Y3RK/unsplash-image-A4579vLezz8.jpg Athletes Are you looking to increase your performance levels in your specific sport or hobby? Are you a runner who is susceptible to ankle sprains? A swimmer who is constantly having shoulder issues? A high school soccer player taking a long time to physically recover after training days? A young dancer who is sore after class and having difficulty maintaining the balance of flexibility and strength? Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is a great adjunct to athletes of any age and skill level. It helps to increase blood flow to the muscles to generate faster recovery times and stronger muscles. There are so many tools that can be used during a treatment to support the athlete. Things like cupping, heat therapy, and topicals are essential for maintaining optimal skill levels. 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