by Melissa Roxas | Jun 7, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Feature, Women's Health
Hormone imbalance is one of the most common concerns that women come to me for in the clinic. Whether it’s fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, period problems like irregular periods and heavy periods, migraines, or memory and concentration issues, women are seeking...
by Melissa Roxas | Apr 2, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness
In East Asian Medicine, the pathway to vital health and longevity is to cultivate the physical and spiritual substances in the body called the Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen. Jing is our life essenceQi is our life forceShen is our spirit Jing, our life essence,...
by Melissa Roxas | Mar 22, 2023 | Inspiration, Women's Health
Perimenopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life that usually begins in your 40s or 50s, marking the transition to menopause. Unfortunately, this phase of life is often stigmatized in our culture, and women can feel devalued and marginalized as they experience...
by Melissa Roxas | Jun 8, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Stress Relief
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember” – Shakespeare, Hamlet Rosemary has been a beloved herb since ancient times, used for its culinary and medicinal properties. It symbolizes remembrance, friendship and love. Rosemary is probably...
by Melissa Roxas | Jun 1, 2022 | Acupressure, Stress Relief
Do you carry your stress in the upper back, neck and shoulders? I want to share an acupressure point that is great at relieving this tension. GB 21 – Jiang Jing or “Shoulder Well” The acupressure point GB 21 is located at the top of the shoulders, at the highest...
