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How Fertility Tracking Devices Can Support Your TCM Treatment Plan

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Technology: The Role of Fertility Tracking Devices At Five Seasons Healing, we’re deeply rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine, using acupuncture, herbal therapy, and diet and lifestyle guidance to restore harmony to the body and support fertility. But we’re also living in the 21st century—and some of today’s technological […]

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3 Things to Consider Before Getting a Cortisone Shot

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We often get asked: “Should I get a cortisone shot for this pain?” It’s a reasonable question—especially when you’re dealing with stubborn conditions like arthritis, frozen shoulder, back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or joint pain after injury or surgery. Cortisone injections are commonly offered as a fast solution. And when you’re in pain,

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Frozen Shoulder and Perimenopause: Why It Happens and How Acupuncture Can Help

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At Five Seasons Healing, we see a lot of women come through our doors with a condition that is both surprisingly common and often deeply misunderstood: frozen shoulder. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this painful and frustrating condition can make everyday tasks feel impossible—from reaching for a mug to putting on a coat. It can

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

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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

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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

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How To Care For an Aging Family Member According to 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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