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5 Summer Morning Rituals Inspired by Chinese Medicine
Morning is the ideal time to gently reset your system. In Chinese medicine, this is when Qi (vital energy) is rising and the body is most responsive to supportive habits. These five simple rituals help you stay cool, grounded, and energized throughout the summer season.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jul 203 min read


☀️ Summer Wellness Checklist
Signs You May Need More Summer Support If you're feeling more fatigued than usual, having difficulty sleeping, experiencing irritability, anxiety, restlessness, brain fog, headaches, low energy, or finding it difficult to relax, your body may be asking for additional support during the summer months. Many people also notice feeling overheated or experiencing the sensation of being "wired but tired," exhausted physically but unable to fully unwind. These symptoms can be signs

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jul 32 min read


Why Summer Can Increase Inflammation and Heat Symptoms: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Summer is meant to be a season of vitality, connection, and enjoyment. However, when heat, stress, and overstimulation accumulate, the body may begin to signal a need for restoration.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a holistic approach to helping the body stay balanced during seasonal transitions, allowing you to fully enjoy the warmth and abundance that summer has to offer.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jun 192 min read


Summer in Chinese Medicine: The Season of the Heart
Summer is often associated with warmth, movement, connection, and vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is considered the most expansive and yang-filled season of the year. This is the time when energy rises outward, nature is in full bloom, and the body thrives through circulation, activity, and emotional expression. Working with these seasonal patterns can help support greater balance, energy, and emotional wellness throughout the warmer months.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jun 33 min read


Acupuncture for Menopause: A Gentle, Restorative Approach to Hormonal Transition
Hormone imbalance is a common reason women seek acupuncture. In many traditional systems, menopause is seen not as a decline, but as a transition into a more inward, grounded phase of life. With the right support, this can be a time of greater clarity, deeper self-awareness, and new type of energy. Acupuncture helps support this transition by meeting your body where it is and offering care that is responsive, gentle, and deeply restorative.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
May 183 min read


Acupuncture for Hormone Balance: How Chinese Medicine Supports PMS, Irregular Cycles, and Hormonal Health
Hormone imbalance is a common reason women seek acupuncture. Symptoms such as PMS, painful or irregular periods, acne, fatigue, mood swings, headaches, and disrupted sleep are often signs that the body’s internal systems are out of balance. In Chinese medicine, hormones aren’t viewed in isolation. Instead, they’re understood as part of a complex relationship between the nervous system, digestion, stress response, and blood flow.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
May 12 min read


Why Inflammation Increases in Spring (and How to Support Your Body)
With the right support, spring can become a time of renewal rather than reactivity. It is a great time for a gentle diet detox, to increase movement after the winter months, and set up seasonal balance acupuncture appointments. Acupuncture offers a way to work with your body during this transition and can help
you feel clearer, lighter, and more balanced as the energy of the season continues to unfold.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Apr 63 min read


Acupuncture for Spring Allergies: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Defenses
You don’t have to dread spring to get through it. With the right support, allergy season can feel lighter and more manageable. Acupuncture offers a gentle, natural way to help your body respond more smoothly so you can enjoy the season instead of enduring it.
If spring allergies affect your quality of life, this season may be the perfect time to explore how acupuncture can support your body’s natural balance.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Mar 23 min read


Welcoming Spring in Chinese Medicine: Renewal, Movement, and Growth
Acupuncture during spring focuses on encouraging circulation, easing stagnation, and supporting the Liver system. It can also support digestion and detoxification pathways and reduce inflammation and tension. This helps you feel more flexible, energized, and grounded as the season unfolds. By listening to subtle signals and offering your body support early, you can experience spring as a season of ease rather than disruption.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Feb 243 min read


Chinese New Year 2026: Entering the Year of the Fire Horse With Balance and Intention
Chinese New Year 2026 arrives on February 17, marking the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse (丙午年). In Chinese medicine, the Lunar New Year is not just a celebration, it’s a powerful energetic turning point. It signals the moment when winter’s deep inward focus begins to shift toward movement, growth, and renewal. If the past months have felt quiet, heavy, or introspective, that’s not something to rush through or “fix.” Winter is meant to slow us down. But as we enter th

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Feb 104 min read


Feeling Stuck? Acupuncture Can Help
Feeling stuck or sluggish? Learn how acupuncture improves circulation, supports healthy fluid metabolism, and helps release blockages so your body can move and feel better naturally.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Feb 43 min read


Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety & Burnout: How calming your nervous system can help you feel like yourself again
Stress, anxiety, and burnout have become part of everyday life, but that doesn’t mean your body is meant to live in this state long-term.
Acupuncture can offer a gentle, effective way to help your nervous system slow down, reset, and recover from chronic stress.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jan 153 min read


New Year, New Energy: A Winter Wellness Reset
Winter is nature’s pause button. Use this time to slow down, recharge, and give your body the care it deserves so you’ll feel fresh and energized when spring arrives.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Jan 12 min read


Support Your Immunity This Winter: How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Can Help
Simple things like eating more warming, nourishing foods, getting enough rest, staying bundled against the cold, and making time for quiet moments of relaxation all help your body stay balanced and strong. When you pair these everyday habits with regular acupuncture and/or herbal support, you’re supporting your body so it can thrive all season long.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Winter Health
Acupuncture is like a reset button for your body. In the winter. It can give your immune system a boost so you’re less likely to get sick, and if you do help you recover faster. It improves circulation so you stay warmer and less stiff. It can also ease stress and lift the winter blues. Often you will leave a session feeling more grounded, peaceful, and emotionally lighter, making it the perfect reset during the darker, colder months.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Acupuncture for Sleep: Natural Relief for Insomnia
Do you ever lie awake at night, staring at the ceiling, wishing you could just turn off your mind and fall asleep? If so, you’re not...

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Acupuncture for Pain Relief: A Natural Way to Feel Better
Acupuncture is a safe, natural, and effective therapy for many types of pain. Whether you’re struggling with migraines, back pain, or arthritis, acupuncture offers more than temporary relief—it helps your body heal and rebalance from the inside out.
If you’ve been searching for an alternative to medications or invasive procedures, acupuncture may be the path toward lasting pain relief and a better quality of life.

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Acupuncture 101: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect in Your First Sessions
If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture but hesitant to try, you’re not alone. Many first-time patients wonder: What exactly is...

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Oct 30, 20253 min read


7 Reasons To Try Acupuncture for Better Health and Wellness
Acupuncture is not just an ancient healing practice—it’s a modern wellness solution embraced by millions worldwide. If you’ve ever...

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for Managing Modern Stress
In today's whirlwind environment, finding effective ways to manage stress is critical for maintaining our health and happiness. By adopting the age-old principles of Chinese medicine, you can discover valuable strategies to alleviate stress.
From acupuncture and herbal remedies to mindfulness practices and mindful eating, these approaches serve to restore balance and strengthen your ability to tackle daily pressures. By taking small, intentional steps to incorporate these pr

Sarah Shupe Hung L.Ac. FABORM
Oct 2, 20255 min read
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