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Acupuncture, Essential oils, Five Elements, Herbal medicine, Preventative Health, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Acupuncture, Essential oils, Five Elements, Herbal medicine, Preventative Health, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

Summer Damp-Heat: What It Is, How It Feels, and How to Beat It (TCM-Style!)

Struggling with summer sluggishness in Charleston’s heat? Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps clear damp-heat- a common pattern in hot, humid weather that can cause bloating, brain fog, skin flare-ups, and more. We break down the signs of damp-heat and share natural ways to treat it with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, essential oils, and at-home acupressure. Discover how to stay cool, clear, and energized all summer long!

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Acupuncture, Autoimmune, Conditions, Patient Education, Preventative Health, Digestive conditions, Case study, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Acupuncture, Autoimmune, Conditions, Patient Education, Preventative Health, Digestive conditions, Case study, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

Acupuncture for Gut Health: A Holistic Approach to Digestion

Struggling with bloating, IBS, or digestive discomfort? Acupuncture helps reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and restore balance. At Balance, we’ve helped patients like a 25-year old woman with Crohn’s manage flare-ups naturally when medication wasn’t available. Read on to learn more about the benefits of holistic gut support with acupuncture.

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Acupuncture, Emotional health, Five Elements, Herbal medicine, Patient Education, Preventative Health, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Acupuncture, Emotional health, Five Elements, Herbal medicine, Patient Education, Preventative Health, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

TCM, Summer + the Fire Element

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is associated with specific elements, organs, emotions, and health practices to maintain harmony and balance. Summer, governed by the Fire element, is a time of abundance, activity, and outward energy. Here’s how TCM approaches health during the toasty summer season!

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Fertility, Herbal medicine, Self-care, Women's health, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Fertility, Herbal medicine, Self-care, Women's health, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

Seed Cycling for Hormones + Fertility

Seed cycling is a gentle method of balancing hormones during the two phases of your monthly cycle using nutrients found in seeds. The seeds used for seed including include: flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds. Download our free seed cycling guide and get all of the details!

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Five Elements, Patient Education, Seasonal Wellness, Preventative Health, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Five Elements, Patient Education, Seasonal Wellness, Preventative Health, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

TCM Food Therapy for Summer Wellness

Summer is just around the corner! Beach days, barbecues, and pool hangs are calling our name. The energy of the season is all about joy, connection, expansiveness, and fun. To enjoy the season to its fullest, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) teaches us how to live in harmony with the season and the feisty element of Fire. Food therapy plays a major role in how we can maintain good health year round!

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Acupuncture, Five Elements, Patient Education, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Acupuncture, Five Elements, Patient Education, Seasonal Wellness, Self-care, Summer, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

TCM Tips for a Healthy Summer

Things are warming up and we've got your TCM tips to help you enjoy a happy and healthy summer! The transition from Spring to Summer is represented by the wood element moving into the FIRE element. The new growth and budding energy of spring is now exploding into summer vibrance and abundance. Whether you thrive in the heat or want to melt away, self-care is essential this time of year.

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Essential oils, Five Elements, Seasonal Wellness, Spring, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Essential oils, Five Elements, Seasonal Wellness, Spring, Theory, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

Tips for Spring Wellness According to TCM

In Chinese Medicine theory, the Wood element aligns with springtime and corresponds to the Liver organ, which is responsible for the free flow of qi in the body. Themes of the season are growth, strength, courage, vision, and renewal. Learn how the teachings and practices of Chinese Medicine can help ease the transition into Spring and support that wood energy!

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Covid-19, Essential oils, Herbal medicine, Preventative Health, Self-Care during Covid-19, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Covid-19, Essential oils, Herbal medicine, Preventative Health, Self-Care during Covid-19, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

Chinese Medicine + Self-Care during COVID-19

As our city re-opens and COVID cases spike, it becomes so important to implement your self-care routine! The teachings and practices of Chinese Medicine, along with some lifestyle modifications, can help boost our defenses. When we stay as balanced as possible, our body is stronger, more resilient, and more capable of handling and healing from whatever comes our way. Learn about how we can care for ourselves and our family during this time with at-home wellness practices, herbs, supplements, food therapy, essential oils, and more.

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Acupuncture, Fall, Seasonal Wellness, Kid's health, Essential oils, Self-care, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker Acupuncture, Fall, Seasonal Wellness, Kid's health, Essential oils, Self-care, Nutrition and Food therapy Lauren Becker

7 Natural Remedies to Keep You + Your Daycare Toddler Healthy

There are many easy and effective ways to keep your family healthy, even in the face of daycare germs. Learn about these 7 natural remedies to help boost your little one's immunity, lessen the severity of cold and flu symptoms, and promote a quick recovery.

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