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Is Facial Acupuncture really effective? And is it better than Botox?
As an acupuncturist trained in Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture, I get asked this question a lot. So I’m going to tell it to you straight. Is it effective? Yes. Is it better than Botox? It depends. Let’s break it down… What is Botox? Botox is the injection of Botulinum Toxin which is considered the most…
Read MoreHealthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Here are some healthy self-care gift ideas that will help them feel their best. Confession: these are also just some of my favorite things. (Click the red links to be taken to where you can find them. These aren’t affiliate links or ads, just ideas to hopefully…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression and anxiety are not uncommon. The need for women to wear so many hats can take its toll on our sanity. We feel pressure to “lean in” to our careers, to have perfect bodies, and create pinterest-perfect meals and homes. How can we do it all AND take care of the constant demands…
Read MoreMy birth story
We welcomed our baby girl to the world recently and we’re crazy in love. Meet Samara, 7 pounds and 20 inches of pure deliciousness. Every time I look at her, my heart bursts! I’d love to share my birth story with you. Here goes… I really wanted an unmedicated birthAs soon as I became pregnant,…
Read MoreIs there compatibility in your relationship based on the five elements?
People often ask me if the Five Element system can tell them about their relationship compatibility. It can indeed! Everyone has a dominant five element personality type, as we talked about it in this post (if you haven’t yet, go read that post first and then come back here). To put it simply, there are…
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