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02/11/2026

Society has told us that feeling irritable, anxious, angry, or completely drained the week before your period is just “part of being a woman.”

Here’s the truth: It is NOT normal to feel like a completely different person for 7 days every month.

While mild hormonal fluctuations are natural, extreme irritability and mood swings are actually signs of imbalance. Often related to Liver Qi stagnation in Chinese Medicine, or simply, a cry for help from your hormones.
Acupuncture works by:
• Regulating the nervous system to stop the “fight or flight” mode
• Smoothing the flow of energy to reduce frustration
• Balancing estrogen and progesterone levels

You don’t have to just “survive” your luteal phase. Acupuncture helps you thrive, not just get through it.

02/07/2026

“If there is free flow, there is no pain.”

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is responsible for the smooth, unrestricted movement of Qi (energy) and Blood throughout the body, especially in the days leading up to your period.

When stress, overwork, or emotional tension takes over, our Liver Qi becomes stagnant. Think of it as a traffic jam in your meridian system. This “stuck” energy leads to PMS, irritability, breast tenderness, and crampy menstrual pain.

If you’ve been living with period pain, schedule your first acupuncture appointment and get relief.

01/31/2026

Why do I never add ice to my drinks?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s not just about temperature, it’s about preserving your internal “fire.”

Here is why ice is considered bad from a TCM perspective:

• Ice Dampens Your Digestive Fire: Your stomach and spleen need warmth to break down food, extract nutrients, and create energy (Qi). Drinking icy water is like pouring cold water on a burning fire, forcing your body to waste energy warming it up before it can even start digestion.
• Freezes Flow & Causes Stagnation: In TCM, cold constricts. Ice water can cause Qi and blood to stop moving, leading to sluggishness, bloating, cramps, or that heavy, “stuck” feeling.
• Creates Internal “Dampness”: Weakened digestion allows “dampness” (fluid accumulation) to build up, which can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and mental fog.
• Weakens Kidney Energy: Cold damages the Spleen and Kidney systems over time, which can lead to lower back pain, knee pain, and reduced vitality.

The Fix?
Swap ice for room temperature or warm water.

Your digestive system is a pot cooking over a stove, not a refrigerator!

01/28/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of the Kidneys. A time to slow down, conserve energy, and nourish your deepest reserves.
 Eating kidney supporting foods during this season helps strengthen vitality, support longevity, and restore balance.

Foods that nourish Kidney energy include: • Black sesame seeds • Walnuts • Seaweed • Mushrooms
• Black beans • Kidney beans • Eggplant

These darker, mineral rich foods are especially supportive in winter, when the body benefits from warmth, grounding, and replenishment.

Think soups, stews, and gently cooked meals that build energy from the inside out.

01/27/2026

One of my favorite things to do is nourish myself through food.

Bone broth is like a warm hug: gentle, soothing, and calming.

No matter the season, this drink always makes me feel nourished. I recommend bone broth to my patients because of its strong healing properties for joint health, gut health, and even skin health. Bone broth is a thousands-of-years-old drink that’s an integral part of TCM. Try making your own and see how you feel ✨

01/26/2026

I love Microneedling for its ability to support collagen, smooth texture, and refresh tired skin, all by working with my body’s natural healing process.

I use Microneedling monthly or every other month along with Cosmetic Acupuncture to support my skin naturally. It’s part of my self care routine that I make sure to schedule in my calendar for extra me time.

If you’ve been interested in seeing what Microneedling can do for you, reach out and schedule a free consultation.

01/22/2026

Still haven’t tried Cosmetic Acupuncture yet? Here’s what to expect in a session and what each step does for the face and body.

• Facial Cupping: Gently increases circulation and lymphatic drainage to brighten the skin, release facial tension, and reduce puffiness.
• Facial Guasha: Sculpts and lifts, eases jaw and brow tension, improves lymph flow, and helps your skin look smoother and more defined.
• Body Acupuncture: Calms the nervous system, balances hormones, improves digestion and sleep (because glowing skin starts inside).
• Facial Acupuncture: Stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves tone and elasticity, softens fine lines, and brings fresh blood flow to the skin.
• LED Light Therapy: Supports cellular repair, reduces inflammation, boosts collagen production, and leaves your skin calm, clear, and luminous.

Benefits you can expect:

• Skin rejuvenation
• Improved elasticity
• Wrinkle reduction
• Collagen stimulation
• Reduced puffiness
• Brighter, more even skin tone
• Relaxed jaw, brows, and neck
• Full-body stress relief

It’s not just acupuncture. It’s a full-body, skin-loving ritual designed to support your face and your nervous system.

Book online today to experience natural, subtle beauty.

01/15/2026

Hi, I’m Erica! As an acupuncturist I use tiny needles to help your body do big things.

A few things I’m into:
• Helping stressed, tired people feel like themselves again
• Natural glow-ups that don’t change your face, just support it
• Using food to heal from the inside out
• Helping others by using tiny needles for big results
• Knowing healing can be effective and enjoyable

If these sound like things you’re into too, you’re in the right place 😊

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10/06/2025

In Chinese Medicine, symptoms are like branches of a tree and the real healing happens when we nourish the root.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues, acupuncture and herbal medicine aim to restore harmony at the source so the symptoms naturally fade.

Address

1550 Wilson Boulevard Suite 700/40
Arlington, VA
22209

Telephone

+12026566364

Website

http://www.miruacu.com/

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