Welcome to Health & Science
I entered acupuncture school with a degree in biochemistry, trained to think in molecules and lab reports. Then, I found myself studying Qi, Yin and Yang, and meridians: medicine in another language. Traditional Chinese Medicine expanded my scientific training and taught me to see the whole person, body, mind, and soul, catching imbalances on an energetic and emotional level, before they manifest on a physical level.
Here I explore where evidence-based science meets holistic wisdom, writing through both lenses to bridge East and West.
From Molecules to Meridians
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Menopause Isn’t a Malady — It’s a Turning Tide
I used to find words easily, whether in English, French, or German. If one language failed me, another one would usually offer the missing word. But lately, they weren’t just hiding in another tongue. They were gone. I could sense them hovering just out of reach, their shape and texture clear in my mind, only…
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Beyond Needles: Discover the Healing Modalities of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
If you’re curious about ancient health practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but feel uneasy at the thought of needles, you’re not alone, and you’ve come to the right place! In fact, I was afraid of needles, too, before I went to acupuncture school. (Yes, really!) And it didn’t take long for me to realize…
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From Miscarriage to Motherhood: How Chinese Herbs Restored My Fertility
At 35, I was thrilled to learn I was pregnant after years of irregular cycles and debilitating PMS. But after a heartbreaking miscarriage, I was left wondering if my body could ever handle a pregnancy — until I discovered a path that changed everything. Finding Answers Beyond Western Medicine When I first heard that my…
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Healing From the Inside Out: My Journey with My Son’s Microbiome and Eczema
Can Food Truly Heal? As a mother, seeing my son struggle with eczema was heartbreaking. I knew I needed to find a way to help him heal, and nutrition turned out to be the key. In this post, part of my mini-blog series on the Five Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I share the story…
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What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Breath, QiGong, and unlocking Energy Flow
Have you ever noticed how tension in your body blocks energy flow, like a river stopped by rocks, leaving you feeling stuck and unwell? For years, I struggled with migraines, premenstrual symptoms (PMS), and physical tension, not knowing these were signs of blocked energy. However, discovering the power of movement combined with breath and energy…
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Low Back Pain: A Modern Epidemic with Ancient Solutions
My journey with low back pain started just like it has for so many others. It came out of nowhere, and suddenly I was living with an ache that wouldn’t go away. Painkillers only masked it, and nothing seemed to bring lasting relief. I few years later, I discovered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) methods, and…
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Discovering the Body’s Surprising Interconnections of Pains
How Tuina and Stretching Unblock Energy Flow and Relieve Pain from Head to Toe Have you ever noticed how pain in one part of your body can seem linked to pain in a completely different area? It’s not always obvious, but Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides an interesting perspective on these surprising interconnections. A Surprising…