I remember when I was diagnosed with Depression during the start of the pandemic. There were a lot of mental factors that went into that diagnosis - I just moved away from family and friends, I was finishing up graduate school, I had been furloughed, and of course a pandemic with a virus on the loose that we did not have much knowledge of...

Summer is the season of heat and vitality. It’s the most yang time of the year. Long days and abundant sun drive us outside and propel us into activity, motivating us to move our bodies and soak in the warmth. Chinese Medicine teaches us that each season is connected to one of the five elements, and summer belongs to Fire. Fire is...

Are you still feeling the lingering effects of the pandemic, like loneliness and anxiety, even though everything is starting to open back up?  If so or if you know someone who is, I invite you to read this blog to learn more about alternative treatments that can help provide relief.   Acupuncture Points If you are...

When facing the stressful and overbearing issue of infertility, many women and couples consider IVF in order to pursue parenthood and create a family. IVF, in vitro fertilization, is a “complex series of procedures used to help with fertility”, as described by the mayo clinic. This center also shares the various paths taken when...

At Naturna, we regularly incorporate a variety of Chinese medical modalities to help our patients optimize fertility. Acupuncture is part of practically every session because it offers minimal risk along with amazing benefits, not the least of which is reduction of inflammation and stress hormones, which has a direct benefit for the...

Apparently I’m a few years behind the trends when it comes to fancy coffee. Because I only recently tried Golden Milk, or as my barista called it, a Turmeric Latte. And I can tell you, Golden Milk is not only caffeine free, it’s also delicious and very good for you!  In Chinese Medicine turmeric is an herb known as Jiang Huang,...

Please review the 4 tips below and allow them to inspire you to create your own relaxing bedtime routine to help reduce your anxiety.  The important thing to remember is that it should be simple, realistic, and tailored to your specific lifestyle and interests. Tea Time! Unwind with making some nice relaxing tea about 1...

Ovulation is an essential process your body goes through, and is “an event linked with reproduction,” as stated in a published study, “Ovulation, a sign of health” (Vigil et Al, 2017). The writers further discuss how ovulation plays a major role in a woman’s life span, as our bodies prepare for ovulation during childhood, and...