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Write your city council member. Demand they return campaign contributions and no longer accept in the future. As a resident and business owner in the 13th district I will not be voting Mitch O’Farrell in for his final term unless this is done.
You and your husband have adorable holiday cards but that is not gonna cut it anymore @mitchofarrell
Hers and His homemade masks for multiple occasions π· All occasions are held indoors and in isolation but also going to rock them in public once allowed! πβοΈπ
#onemoremonth #stayhome #wearamask
β¨Spent the evening with this lovely ladies offering Acupuncture to fellow Angelenos that are currently in need of shelter and servicesβ¨ Thank you to the Westside Coalition for inviting us to be a part of the event, looking forward to returning next month!
When you say yes to a beach day forgetting your back looks like this π€·πΌβοΈ π¬. I also get needles for aches and pains but sometimes just need my entire back cupped. Had so much muscle tension from running plus travel body...
Honestly I was a little sore after this session but felt way better the day after, then back to pain free the following dayπ€π½ #cupping #acupuncture #tunnelsmarathon
Years ago I saw a video of Snoop going into an Acupuncturist's office and running out screaming before he even gave it a chance...
Looks like a bit of De Quervain's syndrome made him have a change of heart π #acupuncture #tcm #iphonethumbinjury
When patients ask about self care related to Tai Chi or Qi Gong I will recommend particular exercises depending on their constitution and symptoms but lack a place to send them if they want to expand their practice. The Eight Brocade is a great foundation for everyone to move Qi and Blood and nourish organs through the body. Today was day one of teaching and although I cannot attend would recommend for anyone that has interest to make an effort and go. Not only are you supporting your own health but The Women's Center For Creative Works. #qigong #moveyourbody #acupucnture #traditionalmedicine
Today the good natured grounded Earth Dog sees that roasted Rooster out! ππΆThe Lunar New Year is another opportunity to reflect on what is important in our lives, set goals, and embrace the shift between two very different energetic years! #gungheifatchoi #chucmungnammoi
Yin treats Yang is a huge guiding principle in TCM β―οΈ. In order to restore balance you address both. Some patterns of low back pain can in part be due to weak abdominal muscles. But how to engage them when your back is already misbehaving?β¨Light them up with acupuncture β¨Also helps with constipation ππ½#thisisnottheturtle #tcm #acupuncture #abdominalacupuncture #3cunneedles
When you are flipping through a patent medicines book and notice the patient has a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds t-shirt on π...he also has toxic damp heat in all three jiaos. #herbalmedicine #acujokes
πΏ The best medicine is preventative medicine π If you are a human living in Los Angeles you know that everyone has been getting a cold or flu. Pathogens love to sneak in our bodies when we are tired and run down. Currently enjoying elderberry and echinacea tea with a classic formula to help fortify what is poetically referred to as a jade windscreen. This combo activates my immune system internally while boosting by defensive Qi and expelling any external buggers trying to ruin my week. #herbalmedicine #tcm #acupuncture #coldremedies
A beautiful example of how a treatment can help diagnose. When we use Gua Sha and cupping as tools the markings left on the body yield more data about a patient's condition. A few weeks of neck tension created a lot of blood stasis, without an underlying pathology these marking would not appear. And this treatment was the opposite of painful, I know because I am the model. Thanks @hopperacupuncture for the tune up π #tcm #acubabes
Tincturing a pain killing, blood moving, damp resolving, magical salve and topical liquid. And the herbs are so beautiful who would not want to rub their essence all over their body?! ππΈππΎ #tcm #acupuncture #herbalmedicine
What to do when your dog has spleen damp heat and kidney xu? Acupuncture! πΆπ€ #tcm #acupuncture #atwatervilllage #cattledog
My new neighbors know what's up! Delicious healing bone broth. Great for digestion, joints, connective tissue and beauty! ππ₯ #foodismedicine #atwatervillage #tcm #acupuncture
Just printed my week 1 study guide. So excited to start this year long orthopedic sports medicine program for acupuncturists! Day one...Cadaver lab ππΌππΌπ¬ #TCM #acupuncture #alwayslearning
Nutrition is infinitely important after making, having and now caring for a new human! Watching my mailbox for this newly published book of 30 traditional recipes. Time to get excited about soup ladies ππ½π΅π #TCM #foodismedicine #acupuncture
Quartz pendants or tongues? In TCM practitioners use the appearance of a patient's tongue to help diagnose and determine a pattern of disharmony. We look at color, coat, shape, size, geography, movement and break it down further to regions that correspond to organs! Who knew that little devil would give all of your secrets away π #TCM #acupuncture #herbalmedicine