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What Do Your Facial Lines Mean in Chinese Medicine?
Can the lines on your face offer clues about your health and emotional patterns? Explore the fascinating tradition of Chinese face reading and learn how facial lines, under-eye bags, and other features may be interpreted in Chinese medicine.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Apr 37 min read
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He Huan Pi: The Chinese “Happiness Herb” for Emotional Wellness
Known as the Chinese “happiness herb,” He Huan Pi has a long history of use in Chinese herbal medicine for emotional wellness and calming the Shen. Learn what this fascinating herb is, why mood concerns are treated differently in Chinese medicine, and why customized herbal formulas matter.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Mar 277 min read
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Baked Honey Spiced Pears: Chinese Food Therapy for Lung Dryness
Warm baked pears with honey, walnuts, cinnamon, and ginger create a simple gluten-free dessert inspired by Chinese food therapy. Learn why pears are traditionally used to moisten Lung Dryness.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Mar 244 min read
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What Is Electroacupuncture? Benefits for Pain and Muscle Tension
Electroacupuncture may sound intimidating, but it's a gentle technique I often use for stubborn pain and muscle tension. Learn how it works, what it feels like, and when I may add it to an acupuncture treatment.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 36 min read
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Where to Find Natural Medicine Clinics in the U.S. That Blend Eastern and Western Treatments
Searching for a natural medicine clinic that combines functional medicine, acupuncture, and holistic care? Learn how integrative medicine blends Eastern and Western treatments to help uncover the root cause of illness and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 14 min read
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The Benefits of Gua Sha for Alleviating Chronic Neck Pain
Dealing with chronic neck pain, tight muscles, or stiffness that keeps coming back? Learn how gua sha, an ancient Chinese medicine technique, may help relieve tension, support circulation, and improve movement.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jan 293 min read
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Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy: Can It Help Nerve Pain and Numbness?
Numbness, tingling, burning, and nerve pain can be signs of peripheral neuropathy. Learn how acupuncture and Chinese medicine approach neuropathy symptoms and why finding the underlying cause matters.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Nov 19, 20256 min read
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Acupuncture for Acid Reflux and GERD: A Chinese Medicine Approach
Tired of the burning, regurgitation, and uncomfortable reflux that keeps coming back? Learn how acupuncture and Chinese medicine approach acid reflux and GERD, why your individual digestive pattern matters, and simple changes that may help.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Oct 12, 20257 min read
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Tummy-Loving Turkey & Sweet Potato Soup
This warming turkey and sweet potato soup is more than just comfort food. Discover how Chinese food therapy uses ingredients like turkey, sweet potatoes, ginger, and fennel to support healthy digestion, nourish Spleen Qi, and reduce bloating.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Apr 4, 20246 min read
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Calm & Kale Soup
Looking for a comforting soup that does more than warm you up? This Calm & Kale Soup is inspired by Chinese food therapy and combines turkey, kale, sweet potatoes, warming herbs, and bone broth to support digestion, nourish the body, and help you unwind after a stressful day.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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How Acupuncture Supports Healthy Vision: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Healthy vision starts with a healthy body. Discover how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine support eye health by improving circulation, nourishing the body, and promoting healthy aging through a personalized, whole-body approach.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 19, 20224 min read
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5 Natural Ways to Prevent Menstrual Cramps
menstrual cramps, painful periods, period cramps, dysmenorrhea, women's health, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, PMS, magnesium, natural remedies, hormone health, menstrual health, functional medicine, period pain, healthy hormones
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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Yintang: The Acupressure Point for Stress, Anxiety, and Better Sleep
Yintang, also known as the "third eye point," is one of the most relaxing acupressure points in Chinese medicine. Learn where it's located, how to use it at home, and how it may help relieve stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
May 31, 20203 min read
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Can Acupuncture Help PTSD? A Natural Approach to Calming the Nervous System
PTSD can keep the nervous system stuck in a constant state of high alert. Learn how acupuncture may support relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and overall emotional well-being as part of an integrative approach to trauma recovery.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jul 17, 20185 min read
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Can Acupuncture Help Indigestion? A Root-Cause Approach to Better Digestion
Indigestion is more than an upset stomach. Learn how acupuncture may help improve digestion, reduce bloating, and uncover the root causes behind digestive symptoms.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 19, 20184 min read
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Can Acupuncture Help Bursitis? A Natural Approach to Joint Pain and Inflammation
Bursitis can make even simple movements painful. Learn how acupuncture may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and support the body's natural healing process.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 18, 20184 min read
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Can Acupuncture Support Healthy Cholesterol? A Whole-Body Approach to Heart Health
Heart health is about much more than your cholesterol level. Learn how acupuncture may support overall cardiovascular wellness by promoting relaxation, improving sleep, and complementing healthy lifestyle habits.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 12, 20183 min read
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Hemorrhoids: Natural Ways to Find Relief and Prevent Them From Coming Back
Hemorrhoids are common, uncomfortable, and often connected to constipation and straining. Learn simple ways to find relief, improve your bowel habits, and discover how Chinese medicine views the underlying patterns behind hemorrhoids.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 4, 20184 min read
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Can Acupuncture Help Constipation? A Natural Way to Support Healthy Digestion
Struggling with constipation? Learn how acupuncture may help improve bowel function, reduce bloating, and support healthy digestion through a natural, root-cause approach.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
May 25, 20183 min read
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Can Acupuncture Help Trigeminal Neuralgia? A Natural Approach to Facial Nerve Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain that can make everyday activities difficult. Learn how acupuncture may help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
May 24, 20184 min read
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