Spring is in the air!

Welcome Spring!

Spring in Chicago is a beautiful time! Birds are singing, plants and trees growing and greening our world. This season brings nature into bloom and yang is on the rise (yang is the warm energy building toward summer with longer days, warmer temps and plants growing and blooming).

In Traditional Chinese Medicine spring is associated with the wood element, connected to the Liver and Gallbladder systems. Spring is an ideal time to eat less, to cleanse or fast, after winter’s heavy and rich diet. The Liver and Gallbladder systems tend to become stagnant, which can manifest as irritation, pain, anger and frustration. Now is the time to eat fresh greens, take brisk walks, drink plenty of water with a slice of lemon to harmonize the body with the seasonal changes. Acupuncture is especially helpful at this time to help the body transition into the new season.

If you’d like more information on seasonal dietary or exercise habits, please check out Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford. Much of the information above is based on this resource and its a great place to learn more about taking care of your body at home between acupuncture treatments.

I look forward to seeing you in the clinic!
Monique Wheeler, L.Ac.
312-320-1968
www.meridian87.com
info@meridian87.com

Allergies and Acupuncture

With the beautiful blooming plants and trees of springtime, many begin to suffer from seasonal allergies. If you are ready to use a more natural treatment for allergies or have experienced chronic sinus infections, acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are for you. They are gentle and effective and can stop the cycle of seasonal allergies and sinus infections.

Research has shown that acupuncture helps with allergic rhinitis; please see the following scientific study published in the journal Allergy Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized-controlled clinical trial

Spring Open House

We’re all settled into our new clinic space and plan to have an open house for patients, friends and family to stop in and visit. We’ll announce the date soon (likely mid-May to ensure for warm weather) so keep your eyes open for an invitation with details to follow.

As always, your referrals are welcome and appreciated!

We are happy to provide 15 minute telephone consultations for anyone with questions about acupuncture and their health.