I keep finding myself saying, “what bizarre times we are living.” The truth is that we are all facing extraordinary circumstances that ad layers of stress to our day to day. Whether we are caring for others, struggling with work/family balance, navigating our daily routine and new normal, our emotions can be all over the place. While some days are better than others, self-care is of utmost importance during this time. Reducing stress not only helps us move forward with peace of mind but is also crucial for our immune system to ward off illness and for our bodies to be healthy.   DYI Chinese Medicine for Stress Reduction: REMEMBERING TO BREATHE (and DEEPLY) You can do this anywhere and at any time. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to help lower stress and relax the body. When you take deep breaths, you send messages to your brain that say ‘calm down and relax’ which then send messages to your body. If your exhale takes longer than your inhale, you are sending messages to your Vagus Nerve (a nerve that runs from your neck to your diaphragm) which sends a signal to your brain to turn up your parasympathetic nervous system. This results in reducing the fight or flight response, much like the relaxation achieved during an acupuncture treatment. The fun part is the more you practice, the more your body will automatically do this on its own. In Chinese Medicine, proper rest and movement is crucial to our health. TAKE A BREAK WITH HERBAL TEA There are wonderful healing properties in herbal teas. Whether you have a Chinese herbal formula already prepared or your favorite store bought tea, sitting with a warm healing beverage can be soothing and create a sense of calm. MOVE YOUR QI (ENERGY) Moving the body is a powerful healing tool. Taking a walk activates your deepest meridians and energies. Walking for 30 to 60 minutes a day can dissolve stress, improve brain function, tone your muscles, improve lymphatic function, support digestive health and so much more. ROUTINE Many find that sticking to a daily routine is helpful in managing stress levels while improving mental health and lessening anxiety. Having more predictability with the small things that we do have control over can help combat the anxiety we often feel with so many larger unknowns that remain out of our control. Maintaining a schedule may help you feel more focused, help to connect you to your self-care in a positive way, and to feel a sense of accomplishment. SEEK SUPPORT We all need each other to feel connected. Reaching out to a friend via phone or zoom can remind us that we are not alone in our experience. HEALTHCARE & VIRTUAL WELLNESS  As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal Medicine I am here to support you. If in office acupuncture treatments are not comfortable for you at this time, there is the option of virtual wellness visits! In a virtual visit we will discuss your health concerns via online platform or phone. We will create your own unique self-care routine and at home treatments specific to your needs. We may discuss treatment options such as Chinese herbal medicine (a natural way to heal a multitude of ailments as well as mitigate side effects of other medications), supplements, vitamins, guided acupressure prescriptions, guided tui-na (Chinese Massage), essential oils, lifestyle & nutritional recommendations and more!

 

Dear Patients and Friends, I wanted to reach out to you and express my commitment to supporting you at this time with your health & wellness needs. I am available for wellness visits via telehealth (online) and phone. These visits can include guided acupressure, meditation, health counseling, and herbal/supplementation support including custom herbal formulas for your individual constitution. Herbs and supplements can be drop shipped directly to you or left for pick up outside of the office. I have opened up my online Wellevate Pharmacy to include all herbs and supplements available at 10% off. If there is a specific product you are looking for please let me know. Below is my pharmacy link to gain access: http://wellevate.me.jenniferroseacupuncture Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. In health, Jennifer Rose, LAc, MTOM

‘Chinese Medicine views the body as a garden.  As gardens cycle with the seasons, our bodies do as well.  Spring is the time of growth and renewal.  It’s a perfect time to cleanse and rejuvenate health and wellness.’

   

Happy Chinese New Year 2019! It's the Year of the Pig!

Wishing You Health, Peace, Love and Prosperity in the New Year!

Dear Friends, We have been through so much. It's time to grieve, process, come together, and heal. The acupuncture office is now open! On Wednesday 11/21/18 we are offering sliding scale acupuncture treatments to those in the community by appointment. Acupuncture treatments will be focused on the individual and great for helping the body cope with trauma, stress, insomnia, and pain. These are individual 30-minute mini sessions by appointment and limited until full. Please email to schedule or for any questions. We are in this together, Jennifer Rose Acupuncture

  Although there isn't a one size fits all answer to coping with anxiety, here is a link to a Huffington Post article on some lifestyle changes that have helped people. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can also help treat anxiety and other emotional imbalances with much success! "17 ‘Small,’ But Significant, Lifestyle Changes That Help People With Anxiety"

Happy Summer! Summer is the season filled with abundant, creative, outward energy. It's the most Yang time of year. According to Chinese Medicine and Taoist philosophy, the element of summer is fire, the color is red, the sound is laughter, and the emotion is joy. The organs associated with the season are the heart, small intestine, pericardium (heart protector), and the san jiao (in energetic terms represents the upper, middle, and lower parts of the body: breathing, digesting, and eliminating).  It is said that the ‘heart houses the mind or ‘shen’ which is also known as the spirit.’ It is important for the organs to remain in balance for health and well being.  When the fire element is in balance, one may feel relaxed and energized.  If there is an imbalance one may experience depression, mania, heartburn, agitation, blood pressure issues, joint pain, or insomnia. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help with any imbalance or unease that you are experiencing, support your immune system, and give you energy. Other suggestions to remain in harmony with the summer season:

• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of room temperature water.
• Awaken earlier in the morning and go to sleep earlier.
• Eat foods that are cooler in nature with higher water content such as cucumber, watermelon, oranges, radishes, and coconut water.
• If you feel hot or sweat often, drink warm tea slowly rather than cold drinks because this can create dampness in the body. Chrysanthemum or mint teas are cooling options.
• Add pungent flavors to your diet.
• Avoid sleeping with a fan or air blowing directly on you, as this can create muscle stiffness.
• Move your body, take a walk in nature.
• Take time for yourself and breathe.

 

May all beings be free from suffering. May all brings be peaceful, safe, & happy. May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature. May all beings be free.  

We are excited to announce that we are now booking appointments at the Westlake Village office! Now local to the Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley areas! Please contact Jennifer Rose Acupuncture for more information!

  Office Address: 31822 Village Center Road, Suite 101 Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Off Greengate Court & Agoura Road, near the Westlake Village Golf Course) Please also visit us on: Facebook Instagram Yelp!   Jennifer Rose, LAc email: Info@JenniferRoseAcupuncture.com web: www.JenniferRoseAcupuncture.com phone: 818-297-8510