Eastgate Acupuncture

01/20/2026

Bloating. Nausea. That heavy, uncomfortable feeling after meals.
If digestion is off, it doesn’t just affect your stomach — it affects your whole day.

In Chinese medicine, digestion is about balance. Acupuncture helps regulate how your body processes food, eases discomfort, and supports smoother, more efficient digestion over time. We’re not just quieting symptoms — we’re helping your body remember how to do what it’s designed to do.

You shouldn’t have to avoid foods you love or feel miserable after eating.
✨ It’s time to stop letting digestive issues run the show.

🌿 Schedule with Eastgate Acupuncture. To help support your digestion and restore your balance.

01/14/2026

A new year brings fresh Qi — a quiet stirring beneath winter’s stillness.
In Chinese medicine, renewal begins by caring for what’s below the surface.

✨ “Nourish your roots before you rise.”

Start the year grounded, supported, and open to gentle change.
🌿 Eastgate Acupuncture — welcoming new beginnings

01/12/2026

True growth doesn’t rush. It moves like Qi — quietly, steadily, and with purpose.
Every acupuncture treatment is a reminder that progress often begins beneath the surface — in the moments of rest, reflection, and care you give yourself.
✨ Balance isn’t a destination; it’s a practice.

01/09/2026

The start of a new year is a gentle turning — not a race forward, but a quiet invitation to realign.

In TCM, reflection is part of healing. Just as winter nourishes the roots before spring blooms, we also need stillness before growth.
✨ Healing isn’t about becoming new — it’s about returning to balance, one breath at a time.

Use this moment to pause, soften, and listen. Your body already knows the way back.

01/07/2026

Self-care isn’t a trend.
It’s how you tend your Qi.
Acupuncture reconnects what life unravels —
bringing you back to balance, breath, and being.
🌿 Eastgate Acupuncture

01/07/2026

Our latest seasonal newsletter is out ❄️
We’re sharing Chinese medicine insights for this stretch of winter, including how to respond early to colds, support your immune system, and stay warm and well during Minor Cold. Practical tips, seasonal wisdom, and nourishing food ideas included.

Read it here → https://mailchi.mp/eastgateacupuncture/xiaohan

Eastgate Acupuncture utilizes the full range of TCM including Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Chinese Herbs & Dietary Counseling, Physical Manipulation, and Qi Gong.

01/02/2026

Now that the new year has begun, it’s the perfect time to realign your energy and begin the cycle of renewal.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season represents restoring balance and rebuilding vitality — gathering Yin so that Yang can rise smoothly in spring. Acupuncture supports this transition by calming the nervous system, improving sleep, and strengthening immunity.

💬 “When Qi flows freely, the spirit feels light.” — Classical Chinese Proverb

✨ Begin your year with intention and care.
Eastgate Acupuncture is now welcoming new patients and booking winter wellness sessions.
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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

“Reset and Renew”

As we welcome the new year, take a moment to pause and breathe.

In Chinese medicine, true renewal begins with stillness, letting go of what has been so the body and spirit can gather strength for what’s to come.

✨ May this season bring you rest, warmth, and quiet restoration.
From all of us at Eastgate Acupuncture, thank you for allowing us to be part of your healing journey this year. Here’s to new energy, deep roots, and gentle beginnings ahead.

12/30/2025

Black Sesame & Walnut Milk

A creamy, restorative drink that nourishes Kidney Yin and Jing — perfect for winter evenings.

Ingredients:

1–2 tbsp black sesame seeds

3–4 walnuts

1 cup warm milk (dairy or almond)

Optional: honey 🍯, jujube syrup, or a few soaked dates for sweetness

Instructions:
Blend sesame seeds and walnuts directly with warm milk until smooth. Add your sweetener of choice and enjoy warm. No toasting or straining needed — just pure, grounding nourishment.

✨ Support your winter balance with acupuncture and TCM nutrition.

12/29/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the time to rebuild your foundation — nourishing Kidney energy, which governs vitality, warmth, and longevity.

Acupuncture in winter helps support immunity, balance hormones, and protect your energy through the cold months.
Enhance your treatments with foods that warm and restore:

Bone broth with ginger, goji berries & Chinese yam

Black sesame, walnuts & black beans for Kidney Yin

Herbal teas with astragalus & red dates for gentle immune support

✨ Stay grounded, rested, and resilient this season.
Visit eastgateacupuncture.com
to view openings and schedule your next treatment.

12/26/2025

Fun winter Acupuncture Facts #5

In TCM, digestion depends on the Spleen and Stomach systems, which dislike cold and dampness. Heavy holiday foods, sugar, and reduced activity can bog down metabolism. Acupuncture supports digestive qi, improves motility, and reduces bloating, sluggishness, and fatigue.

“Warm the center, and everything works better.”