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Why You Have Neck Pain (and What Chinese Medicine Can Do About It)

Understanding the Modern, Emotional, and Energetic Roots of Chronic Neck Pain in Women If you’re a woman who spends hours hunched over a screen, powering through deadlines, texting on the go, or caring for others while your own needs sit on the back burner—chances are, you’ve felt it: that dull ache at the base of […]

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Antibiotics, Birth Control, and Your Body: Rebuilding with Chinese Herbal Medicine

Many of the patients who walk through our doors at Five Seasons Healing are intelligent, health-conscious, and deeply intuitive. You’re someone who does your research. You take care of your body, and when something feels off, you listen. But what happens when you don’t know what’s causing the symptoms you’re experiencing? So often, patients are

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5 Ways to Help Care for an Aging Family Member or Friend Through the Lens of TCM

As our population ages, more of us are finding ourselves in the role of caregiver for an aging parent, family member, or friend. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to reach 82 million by 2050, making up nearly a quarter of the population. And with

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Can Traditional Chinese Herbs Complement Your Fertility Medications? (Yes—and Here’s How)

If you’re navigating fertility treatment—whether it’s Clomid, Letrozole, or the rollercoaster of IVF—you’re likely balancing hope with a long list of medications, appointments, and questions. One question we hear often in our clinic is: “Can I take Chinese herbs while I’m doing fertility treatment?” The answer is yes—but it depends. And perhaps more importantly: it

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Facial Acupuncture for Acne, Melasma, and Rosacea: A Holistic Approach to Dermatological Health

Facial acupuncture is not just a beauty treatment—it’s a powerful tool to address chronic skin conditions using a holistic and more natural approach. Many of our patients come to us after years of trying topical products and prescriptions, still searching for lasting relief from acne, melasma, or rosacea. What sets facial acupuncture apart is that

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Hot Flashes & Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat: A TCM Perspective

If you’ve ever been caught in the middle of a meeting, on a subway ride, or simply trying to fall asleep—and suddenly feel a wave of heat flooding your face and chest, sweat pouring down, your heart racing, and your patience thinning—you’re not alone. For many women, especially in their 40s and 50s, hot flashes

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Understanding Endometriosis Through The Lens of Kidney Yang Deficiency

Endometriosis is a word that can carry a lot of weight for many women—pain, confusion, frustration, and often, a long journey toward answers. At Five Seasons Healing, we offer a different lens to understand what’s happening in your body—one that is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and offers both clinical depth and whole-person compassion.

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Demystifying PCOS and Hormone Imbalance

If you’ve been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)—or suspect you may have it—you’ve likely heard a standard explanation: PCOS is a hormone disorder linked to menstrual irregularities, weight gain, excess hair growth, and insulin resistance. But here’s what many don’t realize: PCOS exists on a spectrum, and it doesn’t always look the way you’ve

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So You’re Pregnant (Or Might Be!) And Caught A Cold. Here’s 5 Tips You Need To Know

Did you know that when a woman is pregnant, her immune system undergoes fluctuations in response to changing fetal demands, usually making her more susceptible to getting sick? Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with countless pregnant women, many of whom sought relief from the common cold. Today we want to share

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How to Recharge Your Battery this Winter

How to Recharge Your Battery this Winter If you feel tired and drained, you are not alone. “Lack of energy” is one of the top five complaints that doctors hear in their offices, regardless of the season. While there are multiple reasons that can account for low energy–including  blocked energy so it’s not available or

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