Debra Nash-Galpern, L.Ac.

10/25/2025

10/23/2025

✨ Be part of the story, and help build CHIME’s new home for healing. ✨

After decades of practice as a seasoned acupuncturist and integrative medicine practitioner, this is the first time setting out to purchase a permanent home for CHIME, a place where healing, teaching, and connection can truly flourish, including community acupuncture and other offerings designed to make holistic, integrative care more accessible.

For a $60 Founder entry, you’ll become part of this story, and you’ll be entered to win a 3-night stay at Huckleberry House, our peaceful lakefront retreat on the Oregon Coast that can host up to 10 guests. It’s a sanctuary to rest, reflect, and reconnect with nature and one another.

Each Founder’s name will also be included in our permanent Founders’ Book, a lasting record honoring those who helped plant the first roots of this new home.

💫 I’m very close to completing the down payment for the new building, and I’m doing everything I can to pull it together. Every Founder entry truly helps, not just financially, but in spirit. Your support adds energy, belief, and momentum to bring this healing center into form.

🎟️ Join as a Founder with $60 via:
📱 Venmo: -Nash-Galpern (or scan the QR code below)
💻 PayPal: paypal.me/QiMamaCHIME

🗓️ Raffle closes Tuesday, October 28, with the winner announced live at 3:33 PM.

Thank you for believing in this vision, and for helping CHIME take its next step forward. Together, we’re building something truly meaningful, a home where healing, wisdom, and community can thrive for generations to come. 🌿

With gratitude,
Debra



(Photo from dock near Huckleberry House 👇)

10/20/2025

"Letting go of inner resistance, you often find circumstances change for the better." - Eckhart Tolle

10/20/2025

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10/19/2025

☯️ The Polestar Institute at CHIME ☯️

I’m excited to share what’s blossoming next at CHIME. I’ve been working toward purchasing our new healing center building, located at 1396 Charnelton Street in downtown Eugene, and that vision is growing into the process of forming The Polestar Institute at CHIME, a future nonprofit dedicated to helping navigate the future of integrative medicine, where Eastern wisdom and Western science come together to heal, teach, and inspire.

This vision is ready to take root, and I’m inviting Founders to help bring it to life to make this home possible. Your support will help secure the building, launch this educational center for integrative healing, and lay the foundation for the nonprofit’s long-term work.

✨ As a thank-you, Founders will receive private use of the Lake House Retreat, a tranquil lakeside haven nestled on an acre of old-growth forest along the Oregon Coast, for up to 10 people; a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature, for a set number of days as a heartfelt gesture of gratitude.

If you believe in the future of integrative medicine, I warmly invite you to help light the way forward, one contribution, one act of belief, one shared vision at a time. 💫

10/09/2025

🌿 Supporting Eye Health with Chinese Herbal Formulas
Many people are surprised to learn that Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, has long used specific herbal blends to nourish and protect the eyes. Depending on your unique constitution, and the underlying pattern of imbalance, one of the following time-tested formulas may be used in your treatment plan.
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
This gentle classic nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin, replenishing internal moisture and calming the eyes. It is best suited for chronic dryness, fatigue from screen use, or age-related changes. Think of it as your long-term maintenance formula for bright, hydrated eyes.
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
A slightly more active version of the above, Ming Mu Di Huang Wan adds herbs that move Blood, clear mild inflammation, and support vision clarity. It is ideal for occasional redness, light sensitivity, or mild post-viral irritation, when the eyes still feel strained or sensitive.
HB01, Modern Eye and Immune Support Formula
This contemporary adaptation combines herbs that enhance micro-circulation, reduce inflammation, and strengthen immune regulation. It is particularly suited for those recovering from eye irritation related to viral or immune conditions, helping restore balance while preventing recurrence.
🕊️ Choosing the Right Formula
Dry, tired eyes, or long-term nourishment: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Mild inflammation, or sensitivity: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Post-infection recovery, or vascular eye repair: HB01
Each formula works best when customized for your constitution, your current symptoms, and your energetic balance. If you experience redness, dryness, or visual strain, especially following illness or stress, we can identify the right formula, and complementary acupuncture or Qigong therapy, to restore harmony and clarity.
To make an appointment, please contact my office manager, Jamie, at 541-521-1166, call or text, or email acuoffice@yahoo.com
Disclaimer
These statements are for educational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal or supplement program.

03/13/2025

🍽️ The Secret to Balanced Blood Sugar: It’s Not Just What You Eat, But How You Eat It! by Debra Nash-Galpern, MS, L.Ac.

Did you know that the order in which you eat your food can have a profound impact on your blood sugar levels, energy, and long-term health? 🌿✨

Most people focus on what they eat when trying to stay healthy, but science now shows that the sequence in which we eat our meals matters just as much—if not more—for stabilizing blood sugar, preventing metabolic issues, and sustaining energy throughout the day.

Here’s the game-changer: If we eat carbohydrates (including sugar) after consuming fiber, protein, and healthy fats, we can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes—keeping our metabolism in check and helping us avoid that dreaded post-meal crash.

🔬 What Science Tells Us About Food Order & Blood Sugar
1️⃣ Vegetables & Protein First, Carbs Last

A 2015 study in Diabetes Care found that eating protein and fiber before carbohydrates reduced the post-meal glucose spike by 73% and insulin levels by 48% compared to eating carbs first. (source)
This means starting with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or a protein-rich dish can slow down glucose absorption and prevent insulin surges.
2️⃣ The “Sugar at the End” Rule

Research on food sequencing shows that consuming carbohydrates at the end of a meal rather than at the beginning leads to lower blood sugar spikes and improved insulin sensitivity (source).
If you’re going to have dessert, waiting until after your meal (rather than eating it on an empty stomach) can prevent a sharp rise in blood sugar.
3️⃣ How It Works: Slowing the Glucose Rollercoaster 🎢

When you eat fiber, protein, and fat first, they create a natural buffer that slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.
This means less stress on your pancreas, steadier energy, and lower risk of metabolic syndrome over time.
🌿 Practical Tips to Stabilize Blood Sugar Naturally
✅ Start each meal with a fiber-rich food – A small salad, roasted veggies, or even a handful of nuts can help prepare your body to process the meal more efficiently.
✅ Prioritize protein and healthy fats before carbs – Think eggs, fish, beans, avocado, or nuts before rice, bread, or sweets.
✅ Eat sweets strategically – If you’re going to have dessert, enjoy it after your meal rather than as a snack on an empty stomach.
✅ Pair carbs with fat & protein – Instead of eating fruit alone, pair it with nuts or yogurt to slow sugar absorption.

💡 Final Thought: Blood Sugar Stability = Long-Term Health
Even if you don’t have diabetes, keeping glucose spikes in check reduces inflammation, supports brain health, and helps prevent metabolic conditions like insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.

This isn’t about avoiding sugar altogether—it’s about understanding how your body processes food and making small changes that have a big impact on your health.

Try it out this week, and let me know if you notice a difference in your energy and cravings (as well as your waistline)! 🍏🥑💪